White House

noun

1
: a residence of the president of the U.S.
2
: the executive department of the U.S. government

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Tech billionaire and former White House adviser Elon Musk is pushing ahead with his plans to form a new political party, but myriad obstacles stand in his way. semafor.com, 6 July 2025 But senior White House officials say that there were questions about implementation and interpretation. ABC News, 6 July 2025 Fighter jets and stealth bombers streaked through the sky over the annual White House Fourth of July picnic. arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025 The Trump White House has a dismal success rate in court—but here’s why that may soon change. Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for White House

Word History

Etymology

the White House, mansion in Washington, D.C., assigned to the use of the president of the U.S.

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of White House was in 1811

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“White House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/White%20House. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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