How to pronounce house
American English pronunciation
HOWSS
- IPA
- /ˈhaʊs/
- Syllables
- HOWSS (1 syllable)
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What house means
Most people know house in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.
The audience at a play or other live show
In a sentence: When the play ended, the whole house stood up and clapped for the actors.
Where it comes from: It's the same word as the house you live in, from Old English hus. It has meant the crowd at a show since the 900s.
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