Definition of "House" :

noun: play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults

"The children were playing house."

noun: a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

"He has a house on Cape Cod."

noun: a building in which something is sheltered or located

"They had a large carriage house."

noun: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

"The house was full."

noun: aristocratic family line

"The House of York."

noun: the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

"He worked for a brokerage house."

noun: a social unit living together

"It was a good Christian household."

noun: an official assembly having legislative powers

"A bicameral legislature has two houses."

noun: the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema

"The house applauded."

noun: the members of a religious community living together

noun: the management of a gambling house or casino

"The house gets a percentage of every bet."

noun: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

verb: provide housing for

"The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town."

verb: contain or cover

"This box houses the gears."