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houseMain Entry: 1house Pronunciation: \ˈhau̇s\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural hous·es \ˈhau̇-zəz also -səz\ Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English hous, from Old English hūs; akin to Old High German hūs house Date: before 12th century 1 : a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families : home — house·ful \ˈhau̇s-ˌfu̇l\ noun — house·less \ˈhau̇-sləs\ adjective — house·less·ness noun — on the house : without charge : free
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