houses

NOUN

human habitat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apartment box building condo condominium dwelling home mansion residence shack

STRONG

abode bullpen castle cave co-op coop crib cubbyhole den diggings digs domicile dump edifice flat flophouse habitation homestead joint kennel layout lean-to pad pigpen pigsty rack residency roof roost setup shanty turf

WEAK

commorancy crash pad hole in the wall home plate pied-à-terre

Antonyms

STRONGEST

office

NOUN

family, ancestry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

household

STRONG

clan dynasty folk folks kin kindred line lineage race stock tradition tribe

WEAK

family tree menage ménage

NOUN

business establishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

company

STRONG

concern corporation firm organization outfit partnership

NOUN

government body, sometimes elected, responsible for laws

Synonyms

STRONGEST

legislature parliament

STRONG

commons congress council

WEAK

legislative body

Example Sentences

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The auction house's owner Justin Lowry has defended the sale.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

His alarm clock, a big and bulky machine that’s Bluetooth-connected to the house’s fire alarm, rattles his room until he finally shuts it off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He determinedly ignores all the house’s faults so he can savor it as his dream residence for the few fleeting years that remain of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Dior holds its Cruise, or resort, shows in different locations each year, showcasing the luxury house's designs in new locales.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The house's wooden walls and floor were as dark and slick as the inside of a turtle's den.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat