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 will be dedicated to live experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
My mother’s sun was in Pisces in the third house, the home of teaching and writing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023
John Sr. would go on to build a third house next door.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2015
The occupants of the third house, Israel Lopez and Blanca Sanchez, had finally agreed to move out after months of negotiating.
From New York Times • May 6, 2010
“Matthew Wood’s place is the third house beyond the Common.”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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