White House

/'wait'haus/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States: A large, white-painted mansion located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., serving as the primary residence and principal office for the U.S. President.
    • The executive branch of the U.S. government: A metonym for the administration, staff, and policies of the incumbent President of the United States.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Residence/Office): The President gave a televised address from the White House.Tours of the White House are available to the public by request.

  • Proper noun (Executive Branch): The White House announced a new economic policy today.A spokesperson for the White House denied the allegations.

Advanced Usage

  • "from the White House": Used to indicate an official statement or action originating from the President or the executive office. The directive came directly from the White House.

  • "White House official": Refers to a staff member or advisor working within the executive branch. A senior White House official briefed reporters on the matter.

Variants and Related Words

  • The Oval Office: A specific room within the White House that serves as the President's formal workspace. Often used similarly as a metonym for presidential authority. The decision was made in the Oval Office.

  • West Wing: The section of the White House containing the offices of the President and senior staff. She works in the West Wing as a political advisor.

Synonyms
  • The Executive Mansion: A formal, less common name for the White House building.
  • The Administration: A broader term for the President and their appointed officials, often interchangeable with the metonymic use of "White House."
Related Phrases
  • White House Correspondents' Dinner: An annual event in Washington, D.C., attended by the President, journalists, and celebrities.
  • White House Press Secretary: The senior White House official responsible for conducting press briefings and communicating the administration's message.
Related Idioms
  • "To have the ear of the White House": To have influence or direct access to the President or senior advisors.
Noun
  1. the government building that serves as the residence and office of the President of the United States
  2. the chief executive department of the United States government

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