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house

Definition 1

Play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults

Example

The children were playing house

Definition 2

A dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

Definition 3

A building in which something is sheltered or located

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Definition 4

A building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

Example

The house was full

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Definition 5

Aristocratic family line

Definition 6

The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

Example

They worked for a brokerage house.

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Definition 7

A social unit living together

Definition 8

An official assembly having legislative powers

Definition 9

The audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema

Example

The house applauded

Definition 10

The members of a religious community living together

Definition 11

The management of a gambling house or casino

Example

Definition 12

(Astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

Definition 13

Provide housing for

Example

The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town

Definition 14

Contain or cover

Example

This box houses the gears