Meaning of the word "haunted house" in English

What does "haunted house" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

haunted house

US /ˈhɔːn.tɪd haʊs/
UK /ˈhɔːn.tɪd haʊs/

Noun

a house that is believed to be inhabited by ghosts

Example:
They dared each other to spend a night in the old haunted house.
The children were scared by the stories of the local haunted house.