White House

NOUN

residence of president of united states

Synonyms

WEAK

executive branch executive mansion official residence presidential mansion presidential palace

Example Sentences

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Popular with Congress and the White House, he was appointed to a record five four-year terms, first by President Reagan in 1987 and later by the senior Bush, Clinton and George W. Bush.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Investors weren’t sure what to expect and believed Greenspan might be more flexible to the White House than Volcker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The White House did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment on Araghchi's statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The White House has declined to comment on Sheinbaum’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

At that time, presidents were given a small allowance to run the White House.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis