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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We just happen to be on the White House lawn and the president of the United States will be there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

ProPublica did not find evidence Trump Jr. was aware of refinery executives’ suggesting that an investment would help with White House access.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He continues to blare cast recordings at the White House to this day.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Asked for more details on the operation and when it started, the White House pointed to a Truth Social post External link on Trump’s account that was released after the press conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Fourteen years earlier, First Lady Bess Truman had been standing in the Blue Room of the White House, welcoming guests to a formal tea, when she noticed an odd sound coming from above.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin