nounπShareA structure built or serving as an abode of human beings."The neighborhood has many beautiful houses with big gardens. "propertyarchitecturebuildingstructureareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe people who live in a house; a household."The two houses on our street always compete to have the best Halloween decorations. "familypersonbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word)."On arriving at the zoo, we immediately headed for the monkey house."buildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe audience for a live theatrical or similar performance."The houses were packed every night during the play's run. "entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA theatre."The houses were packed every night during the hit musical's run, with people eager to see the show. "entertainmentbuildingarchitecturecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature."The petition was so ridiculous that the house rejected it after minimal debate."politicsgovernmentbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one."A curse lay upon the House of Atreus."familyroyalhistoryheraldrypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place of rest or repose."After a long day at school, our houses are a welcome place to relax and unwind. "propertyarchitectureplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grouping of schoolchildren for the purposes of competition in sports and other activities."I was a member of Spenser house when I was at school."groupsporteducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal's shelter or den, or the shell of an animal such as a snail, used for protection."The hermit crabs carried their borrowed houses along the beach. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the twelve divisions of an astrological chart."The astrologer explained that Venus's position in my birth chart's houses suggested a natural talent for creative expression. "astrologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fourth Lenormand card."When doing a Lenormand reading about where to live, the "houses" card often relates to home, family, and the physical dwelling itself. "astrologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA square on a chessboard, regarded as the proper place of a piece.""The white queen controls several houses on the chessboard, limiting the black king's movement." "gamepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe four concentric circles where points are scored on the ice."The skip yelled, "Aim for the houses!" to direct the team's shots in curling. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLotto; bingo."We play houses every Thursday night at the community center, hoping to win a prize. "entertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA children's game in which the players pretend to be members of a household."As the babysitter, Emma always acted as the mother whenever the kids demanded to play house."gamefamilyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small stand of trees in a swamp."The hunter knew that deer often bed down in the small houses of cypress trees scattered throughout the swamp. "environmentplantnatureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sudoku) A set of cells in a Sudoku puzzle which must contain each digit exactly once, such as a row, column, or 3Γ3 box in classic Sudoku."In classic Sudoku, the nine houses consist of the rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes, each needing the numbers 1 through 9. "gamenumbermathlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep within a structure or container."The car is housed in the garage."propertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo admit to residence; to harbor/harbour."The animal shelter houses stray dogs until they find new homes. "propertyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge."This shelter houses homeless families during the winter. "propertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dwell within one of the twelve astrological houses.""According to her birth chart, with Mars in her tenth house, ambition houses her career sector." "astrologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contain or cover mechanical parts."The sturdy metal casing houses the delicate gears of the clock. "machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive to a shelter."Seeing the storm clouds gather, the rancher houses the cattle in the barn. "vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deposit and cover, as in the grave."The villagers traditionally houses their dead in simple earthen mounds within the sacred grove. "ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stow in a safe place; to take down and make safe."to house the upper spars"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eat."He houses a whole pizza after a long day of work. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading