apartment

/əˈpɑrtnənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A self-contained housing unit, usually on multiple levels, that is owned or rented by an individual or family, often in a larger building or complex.

“She lived in a cozy apartment in the city center.”

2. noun

A room or section of a building, especially one in a hotel or public building, that is designed for a specific purpose, such as a dining room or a lounge.

“The hotel had several apartments for guests to relax in.”

3. verb

To fit or arrange something, such as furniture, into a particular space or area.

“She had to apartment the living room to fit in the new sofa.”

Synonyms

  • flat
  • suite

Antonyms

  • cottage
  • house