House
/haʊs/noun
A building for human habitation.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the 'house' was often viewed as a sacred space, believed to be inhabited by protective spirits or ancestors.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱeu̯s-
“to cover, to hide, to protect”
Old English
OE
hūs
“a dwelling, shelter, or building”
Old High German
OHG
hūs
“house, dwelling place”
Middle Dutch
MDu
huus
“house, dwelling”
Modern English
English
house
“a structure for human habitation, encompassing family and domestic life.”