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.

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White House

BBC News has contacted the CIA, the White House and Pentagon for comment.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The White House had alleged "discriminatory treatment" by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in rolling out the 50-percent tariffs.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

The White House said the president’s accounts are invested in “computer-based model portfolios” to replicate stock indexes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

The White House said it wouldn’t respond to hypothetical questions about the midterm election, but said anyone who breaks voting laws will be held accountable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

In the dining room at Novo-Ogaryovo, Nikita Khrushchev and the group waited anxiously for some response from the White House.

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

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