apartments
word · lemma: apartment
/əˈpɑɹtmənts/
uh-PART-muhnts
/ɐpˈɑːtmənts/
uh-PAHT-muhnts
Definition
Apartments are individual living spaces, usually in a larger building, where people or families live separately from each other.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'apartments' is the usual term; in British English, 'flats' is more common. 'Apartment' is often used for rented homes in a building. Common collocations: 'rent an apartment,' 'live in an apartment,' 'apartment building.'
Spanish: apartamentos - pisos (España)Portuguese (BR): apartamentosPortuguese (PT): apartamentosChinese (Simplified): 公寓Chinese (Traditional): 公寓Hindi: अपार्टमेंट्सArabic: شققBengali: ফ্ল্যাট - অ্যাপার্টমেন্টRussian: квартирыJapanese: アパートVietnamese: căn hộKorean: 아파트Turkish: dairelerUrdu: فلیٹس - اپارٹمنٹIndonesian: apartemen
Example Sentences
They are looking for apartments to rent.
basic
There are many apartments in this building.
basic
My friend lives in one of the apartments upstairs.
basic
All the apartments here have a great view of the park.
natural
The new apartments were sold out within a week.
natural
Some apartments allow pets, but others don’t.
natural