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
It is also populated with house-proud weekenders from San Diego, and seniors who grew up camping here when they were children.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2019
Constance was house-proud; house-pride had slumbered within her; now it blazed forth.
From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold
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