single-family
|sin/gle-fam/i/ly|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈfæmɪli/
one-family home
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-family' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'family,' referring to a group of related individuals living together.
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-family' has been used in real estate to describe standalone homes designed for one family unit.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a home for one family,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a type of residential building designed to house one family.
They live in a single-family home in the suburbs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39