definition of
house

[1] #1 house n. a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house". wn

[2] #2 house v. contain or cover; "This box houses the gears". wn

[3] #3 house v. [put up, domiciliate] provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town". wn

[4] #4 house n. [firm, business firm] the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house". wn

[5] #5 house n. the members of a religious community living together. wn