Synonyms for

House

Verb / haʊs / Another word for house — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A building for people to live in.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

residence dwelling abode habitation

Informal

pad digs crib place

Literary

hearth homestead manor

Antonyms

outbuilding exterior outside open air public place

Common collocations

  • own a house
  • buy a house
  • sell a house
  • house hunting
  • house guests
  • house party
  • terraced house
  • detached house

Word family

noun house
verb house
adjective household

Usage note

While 'house' can refer to a building, it often implies a place of residence. 'Home' is more common when emphasizing the emotional aspect of belonging.

Example sentences

  1. My house is blue.
  2. I have a dog that lives in my house.
  3. We have a big backyard behind our house.
  4. The house on the corner has a red door.
  5. I can see the mountains from my house.

Quotes

  • A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams. - Unknown
  • The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. - Maya Angelou
  • A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. - Benjamin Franklin

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