house

/ˈhaʊ̯s/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: housen · hice · housing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cấu trúc được xây dựng để ở

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Noun

Examples

This is my house and my family's ancestral home.

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

Meaning · English

A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. — An apartment building within a public housing estate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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

Meaning · English

To keep within a structure or container.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giữ trong một cấu trúc hoặc容器

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Verb

Examples

The car is housed in the garage.

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

Meaning · English

To admit to residence; to harbor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cho cư trú, chứa chấp

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Verb

Examples

Palladius wished him [...] to house all the Helots.

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.