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noun

  • A dwelling or building believed to be inhabited by ghosts, spirits, or other supernatural presences.
  • An entertainment attraction, especially popular during Halloween, designed to frighten patrons with simulated scares, spooky effects, and costumed actors.

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Named the Magnavox Odyssey, the console setup included translucent overlays that players stuck on the TV screen to create colorful game boards, such as table tennis, roulette and haunted house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

If you’re looking to go big on your decor, skeletons, gravestones and inflatables are perfect to transform your home into a real-life haunted house.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

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Possible Synonyms

  • spook house
  • creepy crib
  • paranormal property
  • ghost house
  • eerie estate

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other words

  • serene space
  • cozy cottage
  • good vibes only home
  • ghost-free zone

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