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condo

n.
US //ˈkɑndoʊ// UK //kˈɒndəʊ// con·do
  1. 1 owned apartment (n.)
    B1 Intermediate American English

    an apartment in a building that you own yourself, while sharing common areas like the pool or gym with other owners.

    an individually owned housing unit within a multi-unit building or complex, where common areas are jointly owned and maintained.

    Example

    They decided to buy a small condo near the beach for their summer holidays.

    Example

    After years of renting in the city, she finally invested in a two-bedroom condo that offered both a private balcony and access to a communal rooftop garden.

    Usage

    Countable noun; often used as a modifier in phrases like 'condo fees' or 'condo association'.

    Teacher's tip

    This term is standard in American and Canadian English; British English speakers typically use 'flat' or 'apartment' regardless of ownership structure.
Origin

Shortening of condominium.

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