Apartment

usgb/əˈpɑːrtmənt/
noun

A set of rooms for someone to live in, usually in a larger building.

She lives in a small apartment in the city.
Visual representation of "apartment" - A set of rooms for someone to live in, usually in a larger building.

Often appears as...

  • studio apartment
  • one-bedroom apartment
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Visual representation of "apartment"
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Housing Type

The word 'apartment' can refer to various living spaces, from small to large.

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They moved to a bigger apartment with a beautiful view.
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Building Part

'Apartment' indicates a unit within a larger residential building, not a separate house.

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My apartment is on the third floor of the building.
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Rental Context

Apartments are often rented, which may imply temporary residence or mobility.

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She's renting a furnished apartment for her first year of college.
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