houses

Noun

• a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
• the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
• the members of a religious community living together
• the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
• an official assembly having legislative powers
  • "a bicameral legislature has two houses"
• aristocratic family line
• play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
• (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
• the management of a gambling house or casino
• a social unit living together
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
• a building in which something is sheltered or located
• plural of house

Verb

• contain or cover
  • "This box houses the gears"
• provide housing for
• third-person singular simple present indicative of house

Synonyms

business firm, domiciliate, family, firm, home, house, household, mansion, menage, planetary house, put up, sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign, theater, theatre