third house
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of third house
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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A third house dedicated to live experiences will consist of “For Honor,” “The Crew,” “Riders Republic,” “Brawlhalla,” and “Skull & Bones.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
The third house was small, but it had a spacious yard and didn’t need any immediate repairs.
From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2023
A change in speakers at the state Capitol could reshuffle power in the third house of lobbying firms that are paid to influence the Legislature’s policy decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023
Firefighters arrived to find two houses on fire, with the flames beginning to spread to a third house, according to the Loudoun County Fire Department.
From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2019
Both were mad ideas; she wouldn’t get beyond the third house in the village.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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