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open house

The correct spelling is open house.

How to pronounce open house

noun

Say it like: Ope-n h-ows-e

The correct spelling is open house. A house habitually kept open to callers. For example: "We′re holding an open house this weekend at 77 Parkway Road."

Usage Examples

We′re holding an open house this weekend at 77 Parkway Road.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A house habitually kept open to callers.
  2. 2.An event, often in one's home, at which there are few restrictions regarding who and how many may attend.
  3. 3.An event during which a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour.
  4. 4.(Canada and Australia) A period of time, usually several hours in a day, during which a house which is for sale is open for inspection or tour by interested parties.
  5. 5.A casual school event where the school invites parents or guardians to tour their child's school and meet the teachers.

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