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 cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States," Rubio vowed during a cabinet meeting convened by President Donald Trump at the White House.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Sharyn Alfonsi, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who clashed with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over a story on Trump White House immigration policies, said Wednesday her contract is not being renewed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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 White House called that report a “complete fabrication” even as President Donald Trump in recent days has touted progress in negotiations.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

And when the White House officially reopened to the public on New Year’s Day 1818, the restored mansion—like the original—had been built with slave labor.

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