Meaning of house
Definition of house
(noun)
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 audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema; "the house applauded"; "he counted the house"
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"
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"
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
(verb)
contain or cover; "This box houses the gears"