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- house church/ˈhaʊs ˌtʃɜːtʃ/A small group of Christians meeting for worship in a private home, often outside the structure of an institutional church building.nounLow-to-Medium
- house counsel/ˈhaʊs ˌkaʊns(ə)l/An attorney employed directly by a company or organization to handle its legal matters.nounC1
- house cricket/ˈhaʊs ˌkrɪk.ɪt/A small, light brown or yellowish insect of the species Acheta domesticus, commonly found in warm, indoor environments like kitchens or basements.nounC1
- house crow/ˈhaʊs ˌkrəʊ/A specific species of bird (Corvus splendens) commonly found in urban areas in parts of Asia and Africa, known for its opportunistic scavenging behavior and association with human settlements.nounC2
- house detective/haʊs dɪˈtɛk.tɪv/A private detective employed by a hotel or other establishment to maintain security and handle internal investigations.nounC1
- house dick/ˈhaʊs ˌdɪk/A private detective or security guard employed by a hotel to protect guests and property from theft and other crimes.nounVery Low
- house factor/ˈhaʊs ˌfæk.tə/A term, particularly in Australian, New Zealand and some UK contexts, referring to an official or representative of a university residential hall or college, often responsible for student welfare, discipline, and community events.nounLow
- house finch/ˈhaʊs ˌfɪntʃ/A small songbird native to North America, with brown or grey plumage and streaked underparts, commonly found near human settlements.nounLow-medium
- house flag/ˈhaʊs ˌflæɡ/A distinctive flag flown by a merchant ship to show the company it belongs to.nounC1/C2
- house furnishings/ˈhaʊs ˌfɜː.nɪʃ.ɪŋz/The collection of functional and decorative items used to equip and decorate the interior of a home.plural-nounC1
- house group/ˈhaʊs ˌɡruːp/A small, informal gathering of people, often from a local church or community, meeting in a private home for religious study, prayer, or fellowship.nounC1
- house guest/ˈhaʊs ˌɡest/A person who stays for a short period at another person's home, often for leisure or as a visitor.nounHigh
- house league/ˈhaʊs ˌliːɡ/A local, recreational sports league for amateur players, typically children or youth, organized on a non-competitive basis within a community or organization.nounC1
- house lights/ˈhaʊs ˌlaɪts/The general overhead lighting in a theatre, cinema, or auditorium that illuminates the audience seating area (as opposed to the stage lighting).plural-nounB2
- house manager/ˈhaʊs ˌmæn.ɪ.dʒə(r)/A person responsible for the administration, smooth running, and oversight of a building or household, especially one where multiple people live or work.nounB2
- house mark/ˈhaʊs ˌmɑːk/A symbol, logo, or distinctive sign officially registered and used by a company or manufacturer to identify its products and guarantee their origin and quality.nounC2
- house martin/ˈhaʊs ˌmɑː.tɪn/A small migratory bird of the swallow family, Delichon urbicum, with a blue-black back, white underparts, and a distinctive white rump.nounIntermediate
- house moss/ˈhaʊs ˌmɒs/A compound noun referring to a variety of moss that commonly grows on the exterior of buildings, walls, roofs, or in shaded, damp areas associated with houses.nounLow
- house moth/ˈhaʊs ˌmɒθ/A small, pale moth, particularly the common clothes moth, whose larvae feed on textiles and are typically found in domestic settings.nounC1
- house mouse/ˈhaʊs ˌmaʊs/A small rodent (Mus musculus domesticus) adapted to live in close association with human dwellings.nounLow-Mid
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