Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of apartment
"Many people prefer living in apartments because they are more affordable than buying a house."
In plain English: Apartments are individual living spaces inside a larger building that people rent or own.
"They live in small apartments downtown."
Usage: Apartments are self-contained living units within a larger building that are typically rented or owned by multiple households. Use this term when referring to residential spaces distinct from single-family homes or shared rooms in a dormitory.
Derived from French appartement, this term originally meant an apartment in the sense of a room or suite within a larger building, itself formed from part meaning part or section. It entered English in the early 19th century to denote separate living quarters for one household.