open house

noun

1
: ready and usually informal hospitality or entertainment for all comers
2
: a house or apartment open for inspection especially by prospective buyers or tenants

Examples of open house in a Sentence

Westside High School will host an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. today, and all parents are invited to attend. colleges holding open houses for prospective students We held an open house last week in the hopes that someone would offer to buy our house. They kept open house, and in the evenings neighbors would stop by to talk or play music. They always kept an open house for visitors.
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To show its appreciation for the community’s support, the Food for Greater Elgin food pantry will hold an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, at its Elgin warehouse at 1553 Commerce Drive. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 Employment open house set as part of recruitment drive Kings Island will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, for interested candidates (as well as the parents of minors), to learn about the park, its departments, positions and employee perks. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 At the open house, the club will showcase its mission and charitable work. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 Foothill Club open house The Saratoga Foothill Club Historic Landmark Foundation will be hosting an open house on June 22 to celebrate the completion of the six-year restoration of its clubhouse. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for open house

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of open house was in the 15th century

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“Open house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20house. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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open house

noun
: usually informal hospitality or entertainment for all comers
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