house

/hˈaʊs/

/ˈhaʊs/

House

a building where people live, especially as a family

the audience attending a particular performance such as a concert, play, etc.

the area in which the audience sits while a movie, concert or theater is performed

synonyms : theater

a social unit living together

synonyms : family

the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults

aristocratic family line

an official assembly having legislative powers

the members of a religious community living together

a building in which something is sheltered or located

the management of a gambling house or casino

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

synonyms : mansion

to house

MAIN VERB

contain or cover

provide housing for

Examples

1. In French, 'maison' means 'house'.

2. The museum houses a great collection of artifacts.

3. The house had an unusual design, unlike any others on the street.

4. The police searched the suspect's house for evidence.