Housing

/ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Buildings or structures that provide shelter, usually for people or animals.

The city is providing affordable housing for low-income families.

The act of providing or arranging accommodations for people or goods.

The university has a dedicated office for student housing.

The collective term for the physical structures in which people live.

The housing market is experiencing significant fluctuations this year.

verb

To provide someone with a place to live.

The organization is housing refugees in temporary shelters.

Middle English housinge, from hous (house) + -ing (denoting an action or condition)

affordable housing

Housing that is priced reasonably for low to moderate income families.

public housing

Housing provided by the government for people with low incomes.

housing crisis

A situation where there is a severe lack of affordable housing.

housing market

The supply and demand for houses, the prices and regulations surrounding them.

residence

A place where someone lives.

real estate

Property consisting of land or buildings.

tenant

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

Housing project

Living in a housing project often comes with its own set of challenges.

The 'hood' (short for neighborhood)

I grew up in the housing in the 'hood, it shaped who I am today.