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
Prospective buyers take a tour during an open house at a home in Los Angeles, California, US, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the nonprofit will host the fall version of its seasonal open house at Sunset Farm, where attendees will learn about horticulture, pollination and how to garden.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
The Hiltons have also generated buzz with their innovative take on the open house, hosting immersive experiences which have featured art installations, couture fashion showcases, culinary offerings, and live performances, creating lasting connections between the home and prospective buyers.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
All concerts are followed by an informal coffee reception and open house.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the nonprofit will host the fall version of its seasonal open house at Sunset Farm, where attendees will learn about horticulture, pollination and how to garden.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
The Hiltons have also generated buzz with their innovative take on the open house, hosting immersive experiences which have featured art installations, couture fashion showcases, culinary offerings, and live performances, creating lasting connections between the home and prospective buyers.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
All concerts are followed by an informal coffee reception and open house.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open house
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“Open house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20house. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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