house-proud
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of house-proud
First recorded in 1820–25
Example Sentences
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As to which of these formerly house-proud democracies is more badly damaged, that feels like a coin-flip.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
She continues: “I always have been a weird combination of being very rooted and very domestic and very house-proud, and at the same time, I’m always curious.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025
The house-proud suburban couples were as bad at it as the campus conservatives and the guy trying to throw an orgy.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 23, 2023
The house-proud former chef has made other economies including only washing dishes every few days and buying a hot water dispenser so she only heats the water she needs.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2022
You are what you call house-proud: you like to have everything handsome about you.
From Shirley by Charlotte Brontë
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