American English

How to pronounce housing

nounB1Common word
HOWzihng

/ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Homes and other places where people live, considered as a group.

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Meanings & examples

noun

Homes and other places where people live, considered as a group.

Many families need affordable housing.

Housing is expensive in this city.

Common phrases & grammar

affordable housing · public housing · housing costs · housing shortage

affordable housing for + group of people

the cost or shortage of housing

Useful expressions

housing market

the buying, selling, and renting of homes in a particular area

The housing market is changing quickly.

Related words & forms

For homes in general, say housing, not housings. For one place, say a house, an apartment, or a home.