White House, the

American  

noun

1. Also called Executive Mansion.  the official residence of the president of the United States, in Washington, D.C.: a large, two-story, freestone building painted white.

2. the executive branch of the U.S. federal government.

   the White House's tax policy.

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Example Sentences

As Machado left the White House, the scope of the discussions between her and the president remained unclear.

From Los Angeles Times

Although Musk left the White House, the company sustained significant and lasting reputation damage, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times

In an impromptu phone interview that came after the Journal shared details about its reporting with the White House, the president expressed irritation about the public debate over his health.

From The Wall Street Journal

On his visit to the White House, the Saudi crown prince brought up the war in Sudan, where U.A.E. support for a rebel army has frustrated Saudi and U.S. officials alike.

From The Wall Street Journal

I called everyone I knew who had worked in the White House, the CIA and the Pentagon.

From Los Angeles Times