big house
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of big house
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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“I was looking at the one next door, a brand-new big house, that was too much money,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Monica, whose other clients include “some of the top handball players in Serbia,” “a kid who plays Fortnite, and Geena Davis, but only for archery,” might as well be living in Reggie’s big house.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
She told the court that she also knew Low from Edradynate, as she had previously worked in the "big house" on the estate.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Denise Yarmlak, who is 69, single and didn’t want to live alone, bought a big house in Nevada with a friend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
The cold air gave him the feeling of being strong and free—as long as he didn't think of the others, or of the big house that would soon make him feel small and weak, again.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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