tenement

/ˈtɛnɪmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or group of buildings used as housing, especially for people of low income.

“The city’s efforts to revitalize the old tenement neighborhood received widespread support.”

2. noun

A building or set of buildings for a particular purpose, such as a factory or office building.

“The old factory was converted into a trendy tenement of offices and restaurants.”

Synonyms

  • apartment
  • dwelling
  • flat

Antonyms

  • estate
  • mansion