apartment
/əˈpɑːrtmənt/noun★Beginner— a residential unit in a building
formal
a single unit of housing in a larger building, typically on one floor
The apartment had two bedrooms and a spacious living room.
The housing unit contained two sleeping areas and a large common area.
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In British English, 'flat' is often used instead of 'apartment'.
Collocations
rent an apartmentto pay to live in a rented housing unitapartment complexa group of apartment buildings in one area
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in different English dialects
Remember that 'apartment' is more common in American English, while 'flat' is preferred in British English.
⚡Gold Rule
Plural form
The plural of 'apartment' is 'apartments'.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'apartement', meaning 'division', from 'apartir' (to divide)
📝Usage Notes
In American English, 'apartment' is more common than 'flat'. In British English, 'flat' is preferred.
Word Breakdown
apart
separate
root-ment
the result or process of
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