1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

proper noun

The residence and offices of the President and certain members of his staff.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. USThe residence and offices of the President and certain members of his staff.
  2. UScolloquialmetonymicallyThe current President and the closest members of his administration.

Origin

The street address of the White House in Washington, D.C., the official residence of the President of the United States.

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Chicago

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