White House
Britishnoun
-
the official Washington residence of the president of the US
-
the US presidency
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
“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
Scaramucci founded SkyBridge Capital and briefly served as White House communications director during President Donald Trump’s first term.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1946, the Senate in 1952, and the White House just eight years later.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
![]()
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.