White House

British  

noun

1. the official Washington residence of the president of the US

2. the US presidency

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White House Cultural  

1. The mansion of the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. The White House contains reception and dining rooms, living quarters for the president and the president's family, the president's Oval Office, and offices for the presidential staff.

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Example Sentences

Xi's trip came after last month's talks with Trump, during which the White House said the leaders "confirmed their shared goal to denuclearise North Korea".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Both have visited the White House in recent weeks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“The implementation of President Trump’s AI agenda is a whole-of-government effort, with numerous agencies contributing to its success. The entire administration is working closely together,” White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A UFC fight card scheduled for Sunday on the White House South Lawn is facing legal challenges in federal court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A year later, Jefferson was on his way to the White House.

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