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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

Example Sentences

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Names and phone numbers were compiled in a redacted address book which was kept by Epstein’s former house manager and showed Epstein’s network of contacts before his first arrest in 2006.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

"That some help is coming gives us a bit of hope," says Josh Farrant, front of house manager.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2022

“She meant such a lot to people in this area. People were crying, it was amazing to see,” said Victoria Pacheco, a guest house manager.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2022

On my first day, the house manager walked me and my fellow ushers through a dim corridor onto the sun-drenched stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2022

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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