lower house

American  

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

1. one of two branches of a legislature, generally more representative and with more members than the upper branch.

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lower house British  

noun

1. Also called: lower chamber.  one of the two houses of a bicameral legislature: usually the larger and more representative house Compare upper house

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Etymology

Origin of lower house

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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lower house

The lower house approved the bill at first reading in January but the Senate later amended it to target only the most harmful platforms, prompting concern in Brussels.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

The Senate passed the bill Monday after the lower house National Assembly did last week.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

At the time, the Left parties held 62 seats in the lower house of parliament, enough to push Singh into a confidence vote before he finally secured the agreement.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

One Nation has never won a federal lower house contest.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

Removal by impeachment takes place by the preferment of a charge by the lower house of the legislature and trial by the upper house.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford