third house
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of third house
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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A third house will be dedicated to live experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Firefighters arrived to find two houses on fire, with the flames beginning to spread to a third house, according to the Loudoun County Fire Department.
From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2019
The third house is in Connecticut on five acres of river frontage.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2018
John Sr. would go on to build a third house next door.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2015
“I’ve got someone on the inside. Turn here. He’s the third house on the left.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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