house

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"

the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house"

the members of a religious community living together

the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema; "the house applauded"; "he counted the house"

an official assembly having legislative powers; "a bicameral legislature has two houses"

aristocratic family line; "the House of York"

play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults; "the children were playing house"

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

the management of a gambling house or casino; "the house gets a percentage of every bet"

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"

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"

a building in which something is sheltered or located; "they had a large carriage house"

contain or cover; "This box houses the gears"

provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town"