housing

Meanings

• noun, verb

  The act or condition of providing houses for people to live in.

  - "Shelter is a fundamental human need, and housing is essential for meeting that need."
  - "The government is committed to providing affordable housing for low-income families."

• noun

  The physical structure in which people live.

  - "My family and I live in a small apartment in the city."
  - "Many people are homeless and lack even the most basic housing."

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Synonyms

accommodate , harbor , harbour , host , put up , enclose , store , accommodation , lodging , case , casing , cover , covering , lid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with housing
house , blouse , prowse , drowsing

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Variants

List of all variants of housing that leads to same result
housing , housings , house , housed , houses , housing development , housing developments , housing estate , housing estates , housing project , housing projects , housing starts , housing stock , low-income housing , social housing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hus 'house'. Related to housian 'to house'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The average American spends about 30% of their income on housing.

2. The largest residential structure in the world is the Dubai Marina in the United Arab Emirates, with over 7,000 apartments.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. housing market: The economic system through which people buy, sell, and rent housing.

2. affordable housing: Housing that is reasonably priced for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Housing has been a significant focus of literature, particularly in works exploring social issues such as poverty and inequality. In art, housing has been depicted as both a source of comfort and security, as well as a symbol of instability and uncertainty.

How to Memorize "housing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cozy home with a fireplace and comfortable furniture.
   - Visualize a row of houses lined up in a neighborhood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'housing' with the feeling of security and comfort.
   - Think of the word 'roof' when you see the word 'housing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - H-O-U-S-I-N-G: Homes Offer Unique Spaces for Individuals and Families to Grow.

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