apartment (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
Definition
A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building.
Examples
They live in a modern apartment with a great view of the city.
He decided to sublet his apartment while he was traveling.
The landlord is responsible for maintaining the apartment building.
Regional English
- BrE flat (United Kingdom) context: home equivalent: apartment Flat is the usual British word for an apartment.
- AmE apartment (United States) context: home equivalent: flat Apartment is the usual American word for a flat.
How to Use apartment
- apartment building (collocation)
- A building containing many apartments. — "The apartment building has a doorman and a gym."
- studio apartment (collocation)
- An apartment with one main room for living and sleeping. — "He found a cheap studio apartment near the university."
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