English · Daily Life
house
/haʊs/
[/haʊs/]
a building to live in
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building where people live, usually one family.
Example
They bought a small house with a garden near the quiet edge of town.
They bought a small house with a garden near the quiet edge of town.
Etymology
From Old English "hus," a dwelling.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to the physical building; "home" carries the emotional meaning.