Apartment: meaning, definitions and examples

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apartment

[ əˈpɑːrtmənt ]

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living space

A set of rooms for living in, typically on one floor of a building.

Synonyms

condo, flat, unit

Examples of usage

The apartment had a beautiful view of the city skyline.
She lives in a small apartment in the downtown area.

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rental property

A suite of rooms forming one residence, typically in a building containing a number of these.

Synonyms

digs, lease, rental

Examples of usage

She decided to rent out her apartment while she traveled.
The apartment was fully furnished and ready for move-in.

Translations

Translations of the word "apartment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apartamento

🇮🇳 अपार्टमेंट

🇩🇪 Wohnung

🇮🇩 apartemen

🇺🇦 квартира

🇵🇱 mieszkanie

🇯🇵 アパート

🇫🇷 appartement

🇪🇸 apartamento

🇹🇷 daire

🇰🇷 아파트

🇸🇦 شقة

🇨🇿 byt

🇸🇰 byt

🇨🇳 公寓

🇸🇮 stanovanje

🇮🇸 íbúð

🇰🇿 пәтер

🇬🇪 ბინა

🇦🇿 mənzil

🇲🇽 departamento

Word origin

The word 'apartment' originates from the Italian word 'appartimento' meaning 'a separated place'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Initially, it referred to a suite of rooms forming one residence. Over time, the meaning expanded to include a set of rooms for living in, typically in a building.