house-proud
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of house-proud
First recorded in 1820–25
Example Sentences
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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
But Compton also teems with house-proud residents and their tidy lawns, women chatting outside a florist’s shop, construction workers grabbing lunch at a packed taqueria.
From New York Times
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
He was house-proud, for example, forever embarking on renovation projects.
From New York Times
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
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