Meanings
- USThe residence and offices of the President and certain members of his staff.
- 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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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1600%20Pennsylvania%20Avenue
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