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
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
“My first house was my bachelor’s degree. My second house was my master’s degree. And the third house is where I actually made money.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
John Sr. would go on to build a third house next door.
From Slate ● Feb. 9, 2015
Both were mad ideas; she wouldn’t get beyond the third house in the village.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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