House: meaning, definitions and examples
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house
[ haสs ]
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
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.
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.
provide accommodation
To provide someone or something with shelter or accommodation. It can also refer to hosting or holding an event or activity.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น casa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Haus
๐ฎ๐ฉ rumah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะดะธะฝะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ dom
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎถ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท maison
๐ช๐ธ casa
๐น๐ท ev
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ dลฏm
๐ธ๐ฐ dom
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟๅญ (fรกngzi)
๐ธ๐ฎ hiลกa
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบs
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะน
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ev
๐ฒ๐ฝ casa
Word origin
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.