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'

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

[ Syn: family , household , home , menage ]

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

[ Syn: theater , theatre ]

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

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

[ Syn: firm , business firm ]

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

[ Syn: sign of the zodiac , star sign , sign , mansion , planetary house ]

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

contain or cover; This box houses the gears'

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

[ Syn: put up , domiciliate ]