Noun Definition
house
1.Definition: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
Related Noun(s):mansion, planetary house, sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign
Category: Places2.Definition: a building in which something is sheltered or located
"They had a large carriage house"
Category: Objects3.Definition: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
"The house was full"
Category: Objects4.Definition: a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
"He has a house on Cape Cod", "She felt she had to get out of the house"
Category: Objects5.Definition: a social unit living together
"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", "The family refused to accept his will"
Category: General6.Definition: an official assembly having legislative powers
"A bicameral legislature has two houses"
Category: General8.Definition: play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
"The children were playing house"
Category: General9.Definition: the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
"The house applauded", "He counted the house"
Category: General10.Definition: the management of a gambling house or casino
"The house gets a percentage of every bet"
Category: General11.Definition: the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
"He worked for a brokerage house"
Related Noun(s):firm
Category: General