house — a building for human habitation, typically one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a building for human habitation, typically one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /haʊs/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it owns the house, and honestly, it probably does.
- The new library will house over one million books.
- I'm so broke that even my piggy bank has moved out of the house.
house
NOUN[/haʊs/]
a building for human habitation, typically one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
A cozy suburban house glows warmly at dusk as the family returns home.
A mouse and spouse find their perfect house!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'house' derives from Old English 'hus', which originated from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family. This term has been used for thousands of years to denote a dwelling or shelter, reflecting one of humanity's most fundamental needs.
Breakdown
hus (Old English: dwelling/residence) → house. The word represents a simple, ancient root with no productive suffixes, maintaining its form relatively unchanged from Proto-Germanic through Old English to modern English.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it owns the house, and honestly, it probably does.”
“The new library will house over one million books.”
“I'm so broke that even my piggy bank has moved out of the house.”
“The White House announced new economic policies yesterday.”
“My house is so small that when I order pizza, I have to go outside to eat it.”
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