White House

British  

noun

1. the official Washington residence of the president of the US

2. the US presidency

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White House Cultural  

1. 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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Example Sentences

That is important because the White House said last month that the Chinese leader and Trump had "confirmed their shared goal to denuclearise North Korea" during their summit in Beijing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“The implementation of President Trump’s AI agenda is a whole-of-government effort, with numerous agencies contributing to its success. The entire administration is working closely together,” White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A UFC fight card scheduled for Sunday on the White House South Lawn is facing legal challenges in federal court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A representative of the White House declined to comment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy was eating breakfast in the White House when an aide ran in with the text of Khrushchev’s announcement.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin