house of horrors
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Meaning · English
A very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It wasn't merely a murder scene — it was a house of horrors.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “house of horrors” mean?
A very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.
Is “house of horrors” formal or informal?
house of horrors is generally slang.