free house
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free house
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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They say being a free house pub has been helpful, as they are in control of what they do.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
After all, she also got some lovely free house renovations out of the whole deal.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023
He lives above the free house with his wife and four kids and is happy.
From Washington Post • May 2, 2023
Gathered on the porch of Carol's big, new, free house in the planned and fortified community, Rick and Daryl wondered if perhaps living in the village would cause them to lose their edge.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2015
He lived at Branxholme Town, in a free house set apart for the gamekeeper, and for many a year carried all the bread from Hawick used in my father's family.
From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir
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