What does HOUSE mean?

House

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

1. a building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
2. a commercial or industrial building, such as a hotel, hospital, or office
3. a place where something is kept or stored
4. to provide with a house or place to live; to shelter or lodge

Pronunciations:

• US: /haʊs/
• UK: /haʊs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "house" comes from the Old English word "hūs" which meant "dwelling, shelter, house". Its usage as a noun to refer to a building for human habitation dates back to the 9th century. The verb form of "house" meaning to provide with a place to live or shelter is also quite old, dating back to the 13th century. Today, "house" is a common word used to refer to a variety of buildings and structures, from residential homes to commercial buildings.

Synonyms:

• residence
• domicile
• dwelling
• abode
• lodging

Related Words:

• homes
• rooms
• villa
• cabin
• manor

Example Sentences:

1. She lives in a small house in the suburbs.
2. The companys headquarters is housed in a modern office building.
3. The museum houses a collection of ancient artifacts.
4. The organization works to house homeless veterans.