White House, the

American

noun

Also called Executive Mansion. the official residence of the president of the United States, in Washington, D.C.: a large, two-story, freestone building painted white.
the executive branch of the U.S. federal government.

the White House's tax policy.

Example Sentences

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Shortly after photographers snapped Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos leaving the White House, the company announced that it wouldn’t match Ellison’s latest offer, which was 63% higher than his first.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maggie took long carriage rides with Elisha, past the White House, the still unfinished Capitol Building, and out to “old country inns,” all apparently unchaperoned.

From Literature

Having lived in the area for the last 30 years, I can tell you that Washington has always been safe to travel through — especially near the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court and most dining establishments.

From Salon

He declined to comment on Justice Department subpoenas, criticism from the White House, the value of the dollar, or whether he plans to remain on the Fed’s board after his term as chair ends.

From Barron's

The statement asserts that “for the past several weeks, representatives of Minnesota’s business community have been working every day behind the scenes with federal, state and local officials to advance real solutions. These efforts have included close communication with the Governor, the White House, the Vice President and local mayors. There are ways for us to come together to foster progress.”

From Los Angeles Times

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