White House

/ˌwaɪt ˈhaʊs/
/ˌhwaɪt ˈhaʊs/
/waɪt haʊs/
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Definitions of White House
  1. noun
    the government building that serves as the residence and office of the President of the United States
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    government building
    a building that houses a branch of government
    residence
    the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)
  2. noun
    the chief executive department of the United States government
    synonyms: EXEC
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    type of:
    executive department
    a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States
Pronunciation
US
/ˌwaɪt ˈhaʊs/
UK
/waɪt haʊs/
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