housing

[US]/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. buildings or structures that people live in; the provision of homes; a protective covering.

Phrases & Collocations

public housing

affordable housing

housing market

housing shortage

social housing

housing construction

rental housing

low-cost housing

housing mortgage

housing price

housing development

housing policy

housing area

housing conditions

housing problem

residential housing

housing estate

housing industry

housing project

housing fund

housing finance

housing stock

Example Sentences

housing is the concern of the Housing Executive.

an acute housing shortage.

the depression in the housing market.

a downturn in the housing market.

a shortage of housing in the city.

the recessive housing market.

The housing industry is overbuilding.

housing of bleak utilitarianism.

unlivable substandard housing

a major housing development in Essex.

housing developments went up.

a library housing rare books.

an increase in partnerships with housing associations.

Real-world Examples

The major areas for action are usually housing, food, and transportation.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Congratulations! Affordable housing is rare in this city.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

And it can be difficult to find rental housing.

Source: Financial Times

And there is not as much housing that is affordable.

Source: VOA Special October 2019 Collection

Affordable housing is limited and housing costs continue to rise.

Source: VOA Special March 2022 Collection

The other 78 people however do have proper housing for themselves.

Source: Realm of Legends

Nearly 19,000 still living in what was supposed to be temporary housing.

Source: CNN Selected March 2016 Collection

Israeli officials say they need new housing for the city's growing population.

Source: VOA Standard October 2014 Collection

" That tells us we need more housing, " Leon said.

Source: VOA Special March 2022 Collection

Poor housing conditions leave people at greater risk of exposure to mosquitoes.

Source: VOA Special English Health

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