# condos

**Pronunciation:** /ˈkɑːndoʊz/ · KON-doze

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

Individually owned residential units in a building or complex, with shared ownership of common areas.

## Examples

- The city has seen a boom in the construction of new condos.
- She decided to sell her house and buy a condo downtown.
- Many of the condos in the building come with a gym and a swimming pool.

## Synonyms

- apartments — Can refer to rental units, but also owned units in some contexts.
- townhouses — Usually multi-story homes attached to others, often with a small yard.
- co-ops — Owned through shares in a corporation that owns the building, not direct unit ownership.
- dwellings — A general term for any place of residence.

## Antonyms

- houses — Detached, single-family homes with private land.
- single-family homes — A more formal term for a detached house.

## Collocations

- buy a condo — They decided to buy a condo in the city center.
- sell a condo — He is trying to sell his condo after relocating for work.
- rent a condo — It's cheaper to rent a condo than to buy one right now.
- luxury condo — The penthouse is a luxury condo with stunning views.

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