Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrepit-house
noun
/dɪˈkrɛpɪt haʊs/
Definition
A house that is in a very poor condition due to age or wear.
Examples
- The decrepit house at the end of the street had broken windows and sagging walls.
- After years of neglect, the family decided it was time to renovate their decrepit house.
- Many people were hesitant to enter the decrepit house, fearing it might collapse.
Meaning
This term refers to a dwelling that has deteriorated significantly, often perceived as unsafe or uninhabitable.
Synonyms
- ramshackle
- run-down
- derelict
- dilapidated
- crumbling
