housing (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
Definition
Buildings where people live; accommodation.
Examples
The government is investing in new social housing projects.
Finding affordable housing in this city is a major challenge.
Many students look for student housing near the university.
How to Use housing
- housing project (collocation)
- A large-scale development of houses or apartments, typically for people with lower incomes. — "They are building a new housing project in the north of the city."
- housing association (collocation)
- An organization that owns and manages affordable housing. — "She works for a local housing association, helping tenants."
- housing crisis (collocation)
- A situation where there is a severe shortage of affordable housing. — "The country is facing a severe housing crisis."
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