the house

noun
UK: /ðə haʊs/
US: /ðə haʊs/

  1. A building where people live, especially a family.

    1. The House is big and has a garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The House we bought last year needs some repairs before we can move in. [ ] [ ]

  2. A building used for a specific purpose.

    1. The House is open to visitors on weekends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The House across the street is a doctor's office where I have an appointment. [ ] [ ]

  3. A family, including parents and children, living together.

    1. The House was happy when their baby was born. [ ] [ ]
    2. The House decided to go on vacation together during the summer break this year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

home residence dwelling household family building establishment business
the house noun

  1. A group of people who meet to make laws.

    1. The House voted on the new law today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The House is currently debating the budget proposal for the next fiscal year. [ ] [ ]

  2. A family line or dynasty.

    1. The House has a long history of royalty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The House ruled the kingdom for centuries, establishing many important traditions. [ ] [ ]

  3. A business, especially one that sells something.

    1. The House sells food and drinks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The House offers a wide range of products, from electronics to clothing and accessories. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the house" in English means: A building where people live, especially a family., A building used for a specific purpose., A family, including parents and children, living together..

The phonetic transcription of "the house" is /ðə haʊs/ in British English and /ðə haʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the house": home, residence, dwelling, household, family, building, establishment, business.

Example usage of "the house": "The House is big and has a garden.". More examples on the page.