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a·part·ment

apartment

 
 
pronunciation:
part mnt
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part of speech: noun
definition: a room or set of rooms used as living space by a single household and usu. located in a building containing a number of such rooms or sets of rooms.
Houses are too expensive in the city, so we're renting an apartment.
 
synonyms:
flat, rooms
similar words:
abode, condo, condominium, dwelling, home, house, lodging, pad, penthouse, place, residence, studio, walkup
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  • apartment house:
    a large building that has many apartments in it.
  • apartment complex:
    a group of apartment houses.
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