Synonyms for

Apartment

Verb / ʌˈpɑ:rtmʌnt / Another word for apartment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A set of rooms for someone to live in, usually in a building with many other such sets.

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Informal

Literary

Antonyms

Common collocations

  • rent an apartment
  • buy an apartment
  • luxury apartment
  • studio apartment
  • one-bedroom apartment
  • serviced apartment
  • penthouse apartment

Word family

adjective apartmental

Usage note

While 'flat' is a common synonym, it is more prevalent in British English. 'Apartment' is generally used for a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building.

Example sentences

  1. My friend lives in a small apartment in the city.
  2. The apartment was on the third floor of the building.
  3. The apartment had a balcony with a beautiful view.
  4. The rent for the apartment was too high for me.
  5. The apartment complex had a swimming pool and a gym.

Quotes

  • Home is where the heart is, but an apartment is where you keep the wine.
  • An apartment is not a home, it's a box with a bed.
  • I live in an apartment, and I love it.

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