Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apartment

Noun
/əˈpɑːrtlənt/
Definition
A set of rooms forming an individual residence within a building.
Examples
  • She moved into a small apartment in the city center.
  • The apartment has two bedrooms and a lovely kitchen.
  • After college, he rented his first apartment with his friends.
Meaning
An apartment is a self-contained housing unit that occupies part of a building, typically on a single level, and is designed for living purposes.
Synonyms
  • flat
  • unit
  • condo
  • suite