open house

Definition of Open House in English :

1. open house

an informal party of people with hospitality for all comers

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Open House

noun

1. US and Canadian

an occasion on which an institution, such as a school, is open for inspection by the public

. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): open day, at-home

2. keep open house

3. US and New Zealand

a house available for inspection by prospective buyers

1.

an informal reception at one's home, with visitors freely coming and going

2.

an occasion when a school, institution, etc. is open to visitors for inspection and observation of activities

n.

1. A social event in which hospitality is extended to all.

2. An occasion when a school or institution is open for visiting and observation by the public.

3.

a. A period of time during which a house or apartment for sale or rent is held open for public viewing.

b. A house or apartment open for such viewing.