townhouse
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B2
/ˈtaʊnˌhaʊs/
urban row house
Etymology
Etymology Information
'townhouse' originates from the combination of 'town' and 'house', where 'town' referred to an urban area and 'house' meant a dwelling.
Historical Evolution
'townhouse' evolved from the medieval English term 'townhous', which referred to a residence in a town.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a house in a town', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to a type of terraced housing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of terraced housing, typically a tall, narrow, traditional row house, generally having three or more floors.
They moved into a spacious townhouse in the city center.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 17:51