house
/haʊs/
EN
A building designed for people to live in, typically one that houses a single family; also refers to a family or household living in such a building, or a commercial establishment.
My family has lived in this house for ten years.
Etymology
Derived from Old English hūs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch huis and German Haus, from an ancient root meaning 'to cover' or 'hide'.
Translations
简体中文
房子,住宅
繁體中文
房子,住宅
日本語
家,住宅
한국어
집,주택
Deutsch
Haus,Wohnhaus
Español
casa,vivienda
Português
casa,moradia
Français
maison,habitation
Català
casa,habitatge
Tiếng Việt
nhà,căn nhà
Collocations
detached houseterraced housetown housefull househouse partycountry house
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Related Words
apartmentcottagevillafamilyroof