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
He is running unopposed for his house seat and said he would remain in that post.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
Both a state senator and house seat are up for election in this district in 2022.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
The Tiptons had given the couple their house seat, a bedstead, a table.
From Blue Ridge Country by Caldwell, Erskine
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