White House

noun

1
: a residence of the president of the U.S.
2
: the executive department of the U.S. government

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The fee would apply to new H-1B applicants, not renewals or current visa holders, according to a White House official. Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025 The new $100,000 fee only applies to new visas, not renewals or current visa holders, a White House official told NPR on Saturday. Maria Aspan, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025 The United States will have control over TikTok’s algorithm in the acquisition of the social media platform’s US operations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Saturday. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025 The move is likely to deepen concerns that the department — already investigating other public figures Trump regards as foes — is being weaponized by a White House seeking to have its prosecutorial powers used for purposes of retribution. Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for White House

Word History

Etymology

the White House, mansion in Washington, D.C., assigned to the use of the president of the U.S.

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of White House was in 1811

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“White House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/White%20House. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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