Multifamily
adj, noun
adj, noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A residence intended for more than one family.
"Gipson Street has multifamilies that have risen over the last few years from the sites of teardowns; Beach Ninth Street’s condos, with narrow stoops and Juliet balconies, are also examples of “infill” housing."
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to more than one family. not-comparable
"An apartment building is a multifamily structure."
Example
More examples"An apartment building is a multifamily structure."
Etymology
From multi- + family.
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