house
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: housen · hice · housing
Sense 1
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. — An apartment building within a public housing estate.
Một tòa nhà chung cư trong một khu nhà ở công cộng
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To keep within a structure or container.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To admit to residence; to harbor.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “house” mean?
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
Is “house” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.