open house
An event during which a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour.
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Multiple worshiping sites across the Capital Region are participating in the New York Land Conservancy's 16th Annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 16 and 17. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/capital-region-…
The San Diego temple is having an open house after being closed for rennovations. What do my friends do? They get me a ticket and want me to explain everything to them and how it connects to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
New York Landmarks Conservancy Hosts 16th Annual Sacred Sites Open House https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ny/220850/ “Holding Community Memories,” Celebrating Diverse Houses of Worship May 16 & 17 New York,…
Join us for a Fire-Rescue Station Open House on Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM–12 PM at the Orleans Fire-Rescue Station. This is an opportunity to meet directly with Fire Chief Geof Deering projecthttps://www.town.orle…
I’m part of PowerTalk Toastmasters, and we’re hosting a special virtual open house on May 11: Elevate Your Platform: Take Your Speaking to the Next Level May 11 | 6:45–8:30 AM CDT Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/…
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An event during which a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour.
“Multiple worshiping sites across the Capital Region are participating in the New York Land Conservancy's 16th Annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 16 and 17. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/capital-region-churches-partake-in-ny-sacred-sites-open-house/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The San Diego temple is having an open house after being closed for rennovations. What do my friends do? They get me a ticket and want me to explain everything to them and how it connects to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
— Bluesky· May 2026“New York Landmarks Conservancy Hosts 16th Annual Sacred Sites Open House https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ny/220850/ “Holding Community Memories,” Celebrating Diverse Houses of Worship May 16 & 17 New York, N.Y.…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Join us for a Fire-Rescue Station Open House on Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM–12 PM at the Orleans Fire-Rescue Station. This is an opportunity to meet directly with Fire Chief Geof Deering projecthttps://www.town.orleans.ma.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/1105”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I’m part of PowerTalk Toastmasters, and we’re hosting a special virtual open house on May 11: Elevate Your Platform: Take Your Speaking to the Next Level May 11 | 6:45–8:30 AM CDT Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-yo...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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A house habitually kept open to callers.
Open house means: A house habitually kept open to callers.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
open house means: A house habitually kept open to callers.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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An event, often in one's home, at which there are few restrictions regarding who and how many may attend.
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