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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The White House has begun construction on a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn ahead of next month's event to celebrate 250 years of American independence.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The son claimed he visited the White House at Washington's request, but AFP was unable to confirm the invitation.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Richard Nixon left the White House via the South Lawn after announcing his resignation in 1974 in the culmination of the Watergate scandal, boarding a military helicopter and giving his trademark double victory sign.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Representatives for HHS and the White House didn’t immediately return a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

By the summer of 1814, Dolley Madison’s lavish White House parties had given way to the harsh realities of war.

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