# condo

/ˈkɑndoʊ/ (US) · /kˈɒndəʊ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/condo
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. owned apartment

noun · CEFR B1 · American English

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

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

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

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

## 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.

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