House
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/haʊs/
(house)
dwelling
Etymology
'house' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hūs', where the Proto-Germanic root '*hūsą' meant 'dwelling' or 'shelter'.
'house' changed from the Old English word 'hūs' to the Middle English form 'hous' and eventually became the modern English word 'house'.
Initially, it meant 'dwelling' or 'shelter', but over time it broadened to include meanings such as 'family/lineage', 'business/firm', and 'legislative assembly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a building for human habitation; a place where people live.
They live in a small house by the sea.
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Noun 2
a legislative assembly or its meeting place (e.g., the House of Commons).
The bill was passed by the House yesterday.
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Noun 3
a family, dynasty, or noble lineage (the members of a particular household or family line).
The House of Windsor is the British royal family.
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Noun 4
a business or organization, especially in publishing or entertainment (e.g., a publishing house).
She works for a publishing house.
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Verb 1
to provide with a house or shelter; to give someone a place to live.
They house refugees in temporary shelters.
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Last updated: 2025/10/22 13:00