Pronunciation

/əˈpɑːrtmənt/

Definitions

• Noun: A self-contained unit of housing within a larger building, typically consisting of one or more rooms and shared common spaces. For example: “The apartment on the fifth floor has a beautiful view.”
• Adjective: Relating to or denoting a type of housing where units are separate but share walls and some facilities. For example: “She lives in a spacious apartment complex.”

Phrases

• “Move into an apartment” means to take up residence in a flat.
• “Apartment living” describes the lifestyle in a multi-unit dwelling.
• “Shared apartment” refers to a living arrangement where multiple people occupy one unit.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “They recently moved into a cozy one-bedroom apartment.”
• Adjective: “The new apartment complex offers modern amenities for its residents.”
• Verb: “They decided to downgrade from their house to a smaller apartment to save money.”

Synonyms

• Flat
• Dwelling
• Unit
• Condo (short for condominium)
• Rental -dwelling
• Apartment suite

Antonyms

• House
• Single-family home
• Detached dwelling