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house

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/muɾɐˈdiɐ/mo·ra·di·a

Definitions

2
1

A building for human habitation, especially one that is detached or semi-detached and occupied by a single family.

Usage examples

They live in a spacious house in the suburbs.
We are looking to buy a house rather than a flat.

Common combinations

detached housesemi-detached housefamily housebuy a house
2

A place where someone lives; a residence or habitation.

Usage examples

Their dwelling was a small cottage by the river.
The law protects the right to adequate dwelling.

Common combinations

permanent dwellingplace of dwellinghuman dwelling