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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.
There are ten other apartments in our building.We used to live in a house, but we live in an apartment in the city now.
 
synonyms:
flat
similar words:
condominium, dwelling, home, house, lodging, pad, penthouse, place, residence, studio
Word Builder: apartment +
  • apartment house:
    a large building that has many apartments in it.
  • apartment complex:
    a group of apartment houses.
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