Synonyms

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.

Example Sentences

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Scaramucci founded SkyBridge Capital and briefly served as White House communications director during President Donald Trump’s first term.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

She might well be in the White House today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A representative of the White House declined to comment.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Oh, that’s music to my ears. I love that sound,” Trump told Republican senators at a White House event last fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The Lincoln family at the White House in 1865.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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