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tenements

The word “tenements” has 3 syllables: ten-e-ments

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛn.ə.mənts/

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In the thesaurus, “tenements” has 35 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for tenements

Meanings of tenements

  • 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

  • The city’s poorest families lived in overcrowded tenements.
  • Many of the old tenements were demolished during the urban renewal project.
  • She photographed the crumbling tenements as part of her documentary.
  • Laws were passed to improve conditions in the run-down tenements.
  • The immigrants struggled to make a life for themselves in the noisy tenements.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to tenements, such as: apartment buildings, apartment houses, apartments, bed-sitters, bed-sitting-room, bedsits, cohousings.

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