house of horrors

English

Noun

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

  1. (slang, figurative) A very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.
    Hyponym: hell house
    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!
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