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house of horrors

house of horrors noun: a very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.

Noun

house of horrors (countable and uncountable, plural houses of horrors)

  1. (figuratively, slang) A very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.
    • It wasn't merely a murder scene — it was a house of horrors.
  2. A haunted house, an entertainment venue for spooky frights.
    • After we visit the hall of mirrors, let's check out the house of horrors!

Forms of house of horrors

pluralhouses of horrors

Questions about house of horrors

What does house of horrors mean?
House of horrors means a very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.
What part of speech is house of horrors?
House of horrors is a noun.
What is the plural of house of horrors?
The plural of house of horrors is houses of horrors.

Words near house of horrors in the dictionary

  1. House of Delegates
  2. house of detention
  3. house of ease
  4. house of easement
  5. House of God
  6. house of horrors
  7. house of ill fame
  8. house of ill repute
  9. House of Keys
  10. House of Lords
  11. house of mercy

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