White House

British

noun

the official Washington residence of the president of the US
the US presidency

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White House Cultural

The mansion of the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. The White House contains reception and dining rooms, living quarters for the president and the president's family, the president's Oval Office, and offices for the presidential staff.

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He’s even holding a gladiator contest on the White House lawn in June to celebrate his birthday.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

His achievements have helped struggling Californians live in an increasingly unaffordable state and given him bona fides to tout to voters if he launches a bid for the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

White House spokesman Davis Ingle said the president continues to have confidence in all of his top law-enforcement personnel, including Curran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines said on Saturday that all of its flights have been cancelled as it started an "orderly wind-down of operations" after a potential White House bailout fell through.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The White House at dusk, the length of the National Mall at midday.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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