open house
noun
1
: ready and usually informal hospitality or entertainment for all comers
2
: a house or apartment open for inspection especially by prospective buyers or tenants
Examples of open house in a Sentence
Westside High School will host an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. today, and all parents are invited to attend.
colleges holding open houses for prospective students
We held an open house last week in the hopes that someone would offer to buy our house.
They kept open house, and in the evenings neighbors would stop by to talk or play music.
They always kept an open house for visitors.
Recent Examples on the Web
Those hoping to learn more about the extension can attend an open house March 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Agape Community Fellowship Church at 1420 W. Everman Parkway.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
The center’s board of directors held an open house March 16 to celebrate those who have served and supported the organization over the years, according to the website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The open house is scheduled for March 27, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Neverland Clubhouse at 1 New York Ave.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The historic uptown venue is reopening its doors on March 24, officials announced Wednesday, with a public celebration starting at 3 p.m. and a free open house ending at 7 p.m.
—Desire Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
The center’s board of directors held an open house March 16 to celebrate those who have served and supported the organization over the years, according to the website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The open house is scheduled for March 27, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Neverland Clubhouse at 1 New York Ave.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The historic uptown venue is reopening its doors on March 24, officials announced Wednesday, with a public celebration starting at 3 p.m. and a free open house ending at 7 p.m.
—Desire Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Open house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20house. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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