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.

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.