Government House

American  

Or government house

noun

1. the official residence of a colonial governor, as in a British Commonwealth country.

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Government House British  

noun

1. the official residence of a representative of the British Crown (such as a Canadian Lieutenant-Governor or an Australian Governor General) in a state or province that recognizes the British sovereign as Head of the Commonwealth

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Etymology

Origin of Government House

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Herzog attended a Jewish community event after a meeting with Victoria's governor at Melbourne's Government House.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Ley's appointment comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in at Government House on Tuesday, following his Labor Party's landslide election win.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Government House is on State Circle, across the street from the Maryland State House, where the General Assembly meets and the governor and lieutenant governor have offices.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023

“I call on them to take over Lima, yes, but in peace” and added that she would “wait for them in the Government House to be able to talk about their social agendas.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2023

A state luncheon was afterwards given by the Governor, followed by a popular reception in Government House Grounds.

From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette