Flats: meaning, definitions and examples

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flats

 

[ flรฆts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of housing

Flats are a type of housing where multiple separate living units are contained within one building. Each unit typically includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area.

Synonyms

apartments, condominiums, units

Examples of usage

  • There are many different styles of flats, from studio apartments to luxury penthouses.
  • The rent for flats in the city center is usually higher than in the suburbs.
Context #2 | Noun

shoe type

Flats are a type of shoe characterized by their flat sole and lack of heel. They are known for being comfortable and versatile, suitable for both casual and formal occasions.

Synonyms

ballet flats, loafers, sandals

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of black flats to the party.
  • Flats are a popular choice for work attire.

Translations

Translations of the word "flats" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apartamentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅˆเคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wohnungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apartemen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐั€ั‚ะธั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszkania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‘ใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appartements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apartamentos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daireler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํŒŒํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‚ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ byty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ byty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌๅฏ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stanovanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญbรบรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟำ™ั‚ะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nzillษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ departamentos

Etymology

The term 'flats' originated in the early 17th century to describe a level surface or area. It later evolved to refer to a type of housing in the mid-19th century, inspired by the French word 'appartement'. The use of 'flats' to describe a type of shoe emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting the design of the footwear.

See also: flat, flatfish, flatiron, flatly, flatness, flatten, flattened, flatter, flattery, flatware, unflattering.

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