Synonyms for
Houses
Definition
Houses are buildings where people live.
Synonyms & similar words
sign
theater
theatre
family
domiciliate
putup
planetaryhouse
house
starsign
home
firm
signofthezodiac
household
mansion
businessfirm
menage
homes
dwellings
residences
abodes
shelters
lodgings
domiciles
apartments
cottages
mansions
villas
bungalows
flats
huts
shacks
tenements
condominiums
cabins
ranches
townhouses
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- single houses
- detached houses
- terraced houses
- town houses
- houses for sale
- houses to rent
- old houses
- new houses
Word family
Usage note
While 'houses' is the plural of 'house', it is often used in specific contexts like real estate listings or architectural discussions. 'Homes' is a more common and emotionally resonant plural when referring to places where people live.
Example sentences
- I live in a house with a big backyard.
- There are many houses in my neighborhood.
- We visited grandma's house yesterday.
- She painted her house a vibrant blue color.
- The houses on this street are all different shapes and sizes.
Quotes
A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams. - Unknown
The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back. - Wendy Wunder
There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. - Jane Austen