| noun | a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families “he has a house on Cape Cod” |
| noun | the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments “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 “the house applauded” |
| noun | an official assembly having legislative powers “a bicameral legislature has two houses” |
| noun | aristocratic family line “the House of York” |
| noun | play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults “the children were playing house” |
| noun | (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided |
| noun | the management of a gambling house or casino “the house gets a percentage of every bet” |
| noun | a social unit living together “he moved his family to Virginia” |
| noun | a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented “the house was full” |
| noun | a building in which something is sheltered or located “they had a large carriage house” |
| verb | contain or cover “This box houses the gears” |
| verb | provide housing for “The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town” |
| house | verb | provide housing for |
| householder | noun | someone who owns a home |
| home | verb | provide with, or send to, a home |
| housing | noun | a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component |
| house | noun | a building in which something is sheltered or located |
| domiciliation | noun | temporary living quarters |