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tenement

The word “tenement” has 3 syllables: ten-e-ment

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛn.ə.mənt/

What is synonym and antonym for tenement?

In the thesaurus, “tenement” has 34 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for tenement along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tenement

Meanings of tenement

  • noun
    1. A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.
    2. Any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned.
    3. Dwelling; abode; habitation.

Example Sentences

  • They grew up in a crowded tenement in the heart of the city.
  • The old tenement buildings were demolished to make way for modern apartments.
  • Life in the tenement was hard, but the community was strong.
  • The museum displayed photos of early 20th-century tenement life.
  • She wrote a novel based on her childhood experiences in a tenement.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms or another words to tenement, such as: apartment, apartment building, apartment house, bed-sitter, bed-sitting-room, bedsit, cohousing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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