flats
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈfɫæts// UK //flˈæts// flats
n. a set of rooms for living in that are part of a larger building. In American English, people usually call these apartments.
n. a suite of rooms on one floor forming a separate residence within a larger building. Chiefly British in usage; equivalent to the North American 'apartment'.
She lives in one of the new flats near the station.
The old factory was converted into several modern flats, each with high ceilings and large windows.
While the city center is dominated by expensive luxury flats, the surrounding suburbs offer more affordable housing options for young professionals and families.
Usage
The plural form of 'flat'. In British English, it is the standard term for a self-contained housing unit within a building.