house

(noun) a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families. Examples: "He has a house on cape cod." "She felt she had to get out of the house."

(noun) the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments. Synonyms: firm, business firm. Example: "He worked for a brokerage house."

(noun) the members of a religious community living together.

(noun) the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema. Examples: "The house applauded." "He counted the house."

(noun) an official assembly having legislative powers. Example: "A bicameral legislature has two houses."

(noun) aristocratic family line. Example: "The house of york."

(noun) 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."

(noun) (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided. Synonyms: sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, planetary house.

(noun) the management of a gambling house or casino. Example: "The house gets a percentage of every bet."

(noun) a social unit living together. Synonyms: family, household, home, menage. Examples: "He moved his family to virginia." "It was a good christian household." "I waited until the whole house was asleep." "The teacher asked how many people made up his home."

(noun) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented. Synonyms: theater, theatre. Example: "The house was full."

(noun) a building in which something is sheltered or located. Example: "They had a large carriage house."

(verb) contain or cover. Example: "This box houses the gears."

(verb) provide housing for. Synonyms: put up, domiciliate. Example: "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town."