Multifamily

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 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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