apartment
Translation
flat
Examples
She lives in a small apartment.
She lives in a small flat.
They are looking for a two-bedroom apartment.
They are looking for a two-bedroom flat.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a set of rooms for living in She lives in a small apartment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flat (UK English), unit, condo
Etymology
From French 'appartement', from Italian 'appartamento', from 'appartare' meaning 'to set apart'. A set of rooms set apart for one person or family.
Memory Tips
An 'apartment' is a living space that is a 'part' of a larger building. Note that in the UK, the word 'flat' is much more common.