Word
condo
Phoneticscon·do
US/ˈkɑndoʊ/
UK/kˈɒndəʊ/
Definition
n. an apartment in a building that you own yourself, while sharing common areas like the pool or gym with other owners.
n. an individually owned housing unit within a multi-unit building or complex, where common areas are jointly owned and maintained.
Examples
“She bought a small condo near the beach.”
“Living in a condo is convenient because the association handles all the exterior maintenance and landscaping.”
“While the monthly fees for a condo can be high, they often cover amenities that would be prohibitively expensive for a single-family homeowner to maintain independently.”
Examples
simple
“She bought a small condo near the beach.”
contextual
“Living in a condo is convenient because the association handles all the exterior maintenance and landscaping.”
complex
“While the monthly fees for a condo can be high, they often cover amenities that would be prohibitively expensive for a single-family homeowner to maintain independently.”
Usage
Countable noun; often used as a modifier in phrases like 'condo fees' or 'condo association'.
Teaching tip
This term is standard in American and Canadian English; British English speakers typically use 'flat' or 'apartment' regardless of ownership structure.
Etymology
Shortening of condominium.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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