picket house (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkɪt haʊs/
Definition
A picket house is a type of house that is typically small to medium-sized, with a simple design and a picket fence surrounding the property. It is often associated with a cozy, suburban lifestyle.
Examples
The picket house on the corner of the street was sold to a young couple last month.
The neighborhood was filled with picket houses, each with its own unique character and charm.
The picket house had a big porch and a swing, where the family would spend hours reading and relaxing.
How to Use picket house
- live in a picket house (verb phrase)
- to reside in a picket house — "The family lived in a picket house on the outskirts of town."
- own a picket house (verb phrase)
- to possess a picket house — "The couple owned a picket house in the suburbs."
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