House: meaning, definitions and examples

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house

 

[ haสŠs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

place to live

A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people. Houses can vary in size and style, from small cottages to large mansions.

Synonyms

dwelling, home, residence

Examples of usage

  • I live in a small house in the suburbs.
  • The house has a beautiful garden in the back.
  • They decided to buy a house near the beach.
Context #2 | Noun

legislature

A legislative body, especially one of two parts in a bicameral system. In some countries, the term 'house' refers to the lower chamber of the legislature.

Synonyms

congress, legislature, parliament

Examples of usage

  • The House of Representatives passed the bill.
  • Members of the lower house voted on the new law.
Context #3 | Verb

provide accommodation

To provide someone or something with shelter or accommodation. It can also refer to hosting or holding an event or activity.

Synonyms

accommodate, host, shelter

Examples of usage

  • We can house up to ten guests in our hotel rooms.
  • The museum houses a collection of ancient artifacts.

Translations

Translations of the word "house" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดะธะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎถ (ใ„ใˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ev

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆฟๅญ (fรกngzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hiลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ev

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ casa

Etymology

The word 'house' originated from the Old English word 'hลซs', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'husan'. The concept of a 'house' as a dwelling for humans has been central to human civilization for centuries, evolving from simple structures to complex architectural designs. Houses serve as not just physical shelters, but also as symbols of identity, status, and community.

See also: alehouse, hothouse, household, housekeeper, houseless, houselessness, housework, housing, outhouse, rehousing, taphouse, unhoused.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #265, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.