Townhouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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townhouse

 

[ หˆtaสŠnhaสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of housing

A townhouse is a type of residential property that shares one or more walls with other units. They are typically arranged in rows and often have multiple stories. Townhouses are popular in urban areas where space is limited, offering a balance between the benefits of a single-family home and the convenience of apartment living. Homeowners often take responsibility for the maintenance of their property both inside and outside, though some communities may have homeowners' associations that handle certain aspects of upkeep.

Synonyms

attached house, row house, terraced house.

Examples of usage

  • We decided to buy a townhouse in the city to reduce commuting time.
  • The new townhouse development features modern amenities and green spaces.
  • She loves the charm of her historic townhouse, despite it being small.
  • Living in a townhouse gives us a sense of community with our neighbors.

Translations

Translations of the word "townhouse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casa em banda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเค‰เคจเคนเคพเค‰เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reihenhaus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumah townhouse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐัƒะฝั…ะฐัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dom szeregowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚ฆใƒณใƒใ‚ฆใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maison de ville

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casa adosada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท townhouse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์šดํ•˜์šฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุฒู„ ุชุงูˆู† ู‡ุงูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›stskรฝ dลฏm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mestskรฝ dom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”ๆŽ’ๅˆซๅข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stanovanjska hiลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raรฐhรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒะฝั…ะฐัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฃแƒœแƒฐแƒแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ townhouse

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ casa adosada

Etymology

The term 'townhouse' originated in the early 19th century in the United Kingdom, where it referred to a residence owned by members of the aristocracy or wealthy individuals in town, as opposed to their country estate. Originally, townhouses were elegant and luxurious, often showcasing the social status of their owners. As urbanization increased, the concept evolved, and townhouses became more accessible to the middle class. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they were commonly built as part of urban developments, characterized by their attached structures and shared walls, allowing for more efficient use of space in growing cities. Today, the term encompasses a range of designs and prices, appealing to various demographics seeking homeownership in urban environments while often still retaining elements of the original townhome's charm.