Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilapidated-house
noun
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd haʊs/
Definition
A dilapidated house is a building that is in a state of disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Examples
- The dilapidated house at the end of the street has been abandoned for years.
- After the storm, the dilapidated house suffered even more damage and had to be condemned.
- They bought the dilapidated house hoping to restore it to its former glory.
Meaning
The term ‘dilapidated house’ refers to a structure that has deteriorated significantly and may be unsafe or uninhabitable.
Synonyms
- run-down
- decrepit
- broken-down
