house seat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of house seat
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Emily Gregory won a Florida state house seat, defeating Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in a special election.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Also in Yamaguchi, another candidate of Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party was projected to win a lower house seat in the district that used to be held by Abe, the reports said.
From Reuters • Apr. 23, 2023
He is running unopposed for his house seat and said he would remain in that post.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2022
Jane dropped down on the summer house seat with a thud.
From Jane Allen, Junior by Bancroft, Edith
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