full house
Americannoun
noun
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poker a hand with three cards of the same value and another pair
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a theatre, etc, filled to capacity
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(in bingo, etc) the set of numbers needed to win
Etymology
Origin of full house
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, France will host England at the 42,115-capacity Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux in the final round, where they will hope to have a full house for a possible Grand Slam decider.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
She was similarly in control of set two in front of a full house at John Cain Arena, but blinked when serving for the match at 5-4 and was broken.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
“Even if your house remained, you’re still traumatized, and you’ve missed your community. Tonight was really special, to have a full house of people who want to feel connected to each again.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
How can she communicate her truth to a full house while still embodying the character they’ve come to the theater expecting to see?
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025
With us around, he could always be sure of a full house, packed to the galleries.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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