noun · neutral
housing
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/HOUS·ing
Buildings or arrangements for people to live in; often used to discuss the availability and affordability of places to live.
Examples
“Affordable housing is a major issue in big cities.”
“The council funded new housing for low-income families.”
“There is a shortage of housing near the university.”
Band 8 sentence
“A comprehensive housing policy should combine supply-side incentives, rent controls, and targeted subsidies to support low-income households.”
Collocations
- affordable housing
- social housing
Word family
Common mistakes
We need a housing for low-income families.→We need housing for low-income families.
There are many housings in the city.→There is a shortage of housing in the city.
Say it for a higher band
5house→6accommodation→7+housing
Synonyms
accommodation
Easily confused
accommodation
“Students often look for cheap accommodation near the campus.”
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