White House

noun

-ˌhau̇s 

1

: a residence of the president of the U.S.

2

: the executive department of the U.S. government

Examples of White House in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her record-breaking haul has left some observers speculating that Ocasio-Cortez may be eyeing higher office, whether that be a seat in the Senate or a White House run in 2028. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt seemingly confirmed reports about the name change by reposting Fox News' story on X Thursday night. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025

The bond markets have been skittish for a while, serving as both a check on White House fiscal policies and a warning signal that America’s economic strengths are being put to the test. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025

Wind giant Ørsted sues White House Energy giant Ørsted and two US states sued the White House over its obstruction of a near-complete offshore wind farm, part of the administration’s move away from renewables. —semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for White House

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse