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housebreak

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌbreɪk//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪk/

noun

Definition: The act of breaking into a house to commit a crime, especially theft.

Example: The police reported an increase in housebreaks in the area last month.

transitive verb

Definition: To train an animal, especially a puppy, to relieve itself in a designated area inside a house rather than anywhere else.

Example: We need to housebreak the puppy so it knows where to go to the bathroom.

housebreaking

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of illegally entering someone else's home with the intention to commit a crime, usually theft.

Example: The police arrested him for housebreaking after they found him inside the empty house.

housebroken

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌbroʊkən/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌbroʊkən/

adjective

Definition: Trained to behave properly indoors, especially regarding bathroom habits.

Example: The housebroken dog never makes a mess inside the house.

verb

Definition: To be trained to go to the bathroom outside or in a designated area instead of inside the house.

Example: The puppy is finally housebroken and no longer has accidents indoors.

housefather

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌfɑːðər/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌfɑːðər/

noun

Definition: A man who is responsible for managing a house, especially in a boarding school or similar institution.

Example: The housefather organized activities for the students living in the dormitory.

houseful

IPA: /ˈhaʊsfəl/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌfʊl/

noun

Definition: The total number of people or things that can fit in a house.

Example: We had a houseful of friends over for the party.

houseguest

IPA: /ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst/

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst/

noun

Definition: A person who visits and stays temporarily in someone else's home.

Example: We invited a houseguest to stay with us for the weekend.

household

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a home or family, often used to describe items or activities that are part of everyday life in a home.

Example: We bought new household appliances to make cooking easier.

noun

Definition: A group of people living together in the same home, often including family members and sometimes others like roommates or staff.

Example: The household consists of four people: a mother, a father, and two children.

householder

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldər//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person who owns or lives in a house, often responsible for managing the household.

Example: The householder decided to renovate the kitchen to make it more modern.

housekeep

IPA: //ˈhaʊskiːp//

KK: /haʊsˈkip/

verb

Definition: To manage and perform tasks related to maintaining a home, such as cleaning and cooking.

Example: She decided to housekeep for the summer to save money while studying.

housekeeping

IPA: //ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The work of managing and maintaining a home or organization, including cleaning and organizing tasks.

Example: The hotel staff is responsible for housekeeping to ensure the rooms are clean and comfortable for guests.

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