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house manager

American  

noun

  1. a business manager responsible for managing a theater and its staff.


Etymology

Origin of house manager

First recorded in 1905–10

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Paying for a house manager is thought of as buying back time you can reinvest.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

She soon hired a house manager who would do anything that she herself would do if she had a clone.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Suzanne Badger who works as the front of house manager at the Pickled Plum pub in Pershore, said people were "walking in off the street, melting".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Elena Williams, collections and house manager at Hardwick Hall, said: "This gown is far more than simply a piece of clothing. It is extraordinarily rare."

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

The director of the school musical had set up a meeting to discuss the responsibilities of the house manager.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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