Synonyms for

Housing

Verb / ˈhaʊzɪŋ / Another word for housing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Housing refers to the buildings or structures that people live in.

Synonyms & similar words

trapping lodging caparison putup house domiciliate livingaccommodations accommodation residence dwelling home apartment shelter habitation lodging quarters abode domicile house flat condominium tenement building structure property

Synonyms by register

Formal

accommodation shelter residence domicile

Informal

pad digs crib place

Literary

abode hearth haven

Antonyms

homelessness destitution poverty unemployment displacement eviction

Common collocations

  • affordable housing
  • social housing
  • public housing
  • housing market
  • housing crisis
  • housing development
  • housing association
  • housing shortage

Word family

noun housing
verb house
adjective housed

Usage note

Housing primarily refers to the provision of places to live. It can also refer to the industry or market related to providing these places.

Example sentences

  1. I am looking for affordable housing near my workplace.
  2. The government is working to provide housing for homeless people.
  3. My family lives in a small housing complex.
  4. The housing market is very competitive in this city.
  5. We are planning to buy a new house and move out of the apartment.

Quotes

  • A decent home is the foundation for every family. It's the place where children are raised and where memories are made. With access to affordable housing, families have more to spend on food, medicine, child care, education and other essentials.
  • Housing is one of the most basic needs of every human being.
  • Housing is a human right. Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and affordable place to call home.

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