Synonyms for

Houses

Noun / ˈhaʊsʌz / / ˈhaʊsɪz / Another word for houses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Houses are buildings where people live.

Synonyms & similar words

firm mansion theater theatre household family home domiciliate house menage sign homes dwellings residences abodes shelters lodgings domiciles apartments cottages mansions villas bungalows flats huts shacks tenements condominiums cabins ranches townhouses

Synonyms by register

Formal

residences dwellings abodes habitations

Informal

homes places pads digs

Literary

hearths domiciles

Antonyms

vacancies empties unoccupieds untenanted unoccupied dwellings

Common collocations

  • single houses
  • detached houses
  • terraced houses
  • town houses
  • houses for sale
  • houses to rent
  • old houses
  • new houses

Word family

noun house
verb house
adjective household

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.

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Example sentences

  1. I live in a house with a big backyard.
  2. There are many houses in my neighborhood.
  3. We visited grandma's house yesterday.
  4. She painted her house a vibrant blue color.
  5. 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

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