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housing

The word “housing” has 2 syllables: hous-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “housing” has 94 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for housing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for housing

Antonyms for housing

Meanings of housing

  • verb
    1. To keep within a structure or container.
    2. To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.
    3. To take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge.
    4. To dwell within one of the twelve astrological houses.
    5. To contain or cover mechanical parts.
    6. To drive to a shelter.
    7. To deposit and cover, as in the grave.
    8. To stow in a safe place; to take down and make safe.
    9. To eat.
  • noun
    1. The activity of enclosing something or providing a residence for someone.
    2. Residences, collectively.
    3. A mechanical component's container or covering.
    4. A cover or cloth for a horse's saddle, as an ornamental or military appendage; a saddlecloth; a horse cloth; in plural, trappings.
    5. An appendage to the harness or collar of a harness.
    6. The space taken out of one solid to admit the insertion of part of another, such as the end of one timber in the side of another.
    7. A niche for a statue.
    8. That portion of a mast or bowsprit which is beneath the deck or within the vessel.
    9. A houseline.

Example Sentences

  • The city is building more affordable housing for low-income families.
  • High demand for housing has driven up rental prices.
  • University housing is available for students who live on campus.
  • The government is investing in sustainable housing projects.
  • Many people are struggling to find adequate housing in the urban area.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to housing, such as: accommodating, armor, armoring, backing, bark, barracking, bestowing.

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