Word
multifamily
Phoneticsmul·ti·fam·i·ly, stress on the third syllable
/ˌməɫtaɪˈfæməɫi/
Españolmultifamiliar
Definition
adj. describing a building made for more than one family to live in, with a separate home for each family.
adj. describing residential property designed to house several separate households in individual units within one building or complex. Typically placed before nouns such as 'housing', 'building', or 'development'.
Examples
“They live in a multifamily building with three flats.”
“The developer plans a multifamily complex with twelve apartments above shops near the station.”
“Rising land costs have pushed cities to approve more multifamily projects that balance density with green space and public transport access.”
Examples
simple
“They live in a multifamily building with three flats.”
contextual
“The developer plans a multifamily complex with twelve apartments above shops near the station.”
complex
“Rising land costs have pushed cities to approve more multifamily projects that balance density with green space and public transport access.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “multifamily” in context.
Verb
01. build multifamily
“The firm plans to build multifamily near the train station.”
verb + noun
02. convert to multifamily
“The old warehouse was converted to multifamily in 2020.”
verb + prep + noun
03. develop multifamily
“They want to develop multifamily on the old factory site.”
verb + noun
04. invest in multifamily
“Many investors want to invest in multifamily this year.”
verb + prep + noun
05. manage multifamily
“Our company manages multifamily across the state.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. affordable multifamily
“The council approved more affordable multifamily housing.”
adj + adj
Noun
07. multifamily building
“They bought an apartment in a large multifamily building.”
adj + noun
08. affordable multifamily housing project
“The city approved an affordable multifamily housing project.”
09. develop new multifamily homes
“Builders will develop new multifamily homes near the station.”
10. invest in multifamily housing
“Many young investors plan to invest in multifamily housing.”
11. large multifamily apartment building
“They live in a large multifamily apartment building downtown.”
12. live in a multifamily building
“Over half the residents live in a multifamily building.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“Initiated after industry partners raised alarms about changing workplace conditions, the study offers insight into the daily risks experienced by property management staff at multifamily and commercial properties.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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