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 dedicated to live experiences will consist of “For Honor,” “The Crew,” “Riders Republic,” “Brawlhalla,” and “Skull & Bones.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
A third house, an Airbnb rental, is still standing.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
“There are beehives and chickens in every third house, it seems,” said Mathews, 57, a techie by day, bee enthusiast on weekends.
From New York Times • May 24, 2023
“My first house was my bachelor’s degree. My second house was my master’s degree. And the third house is where I actually made money.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2022
The third house was silent, although a car waited in the long garage.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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