# townhouse

/ˈtaʊnˌhaʊs/ (US) · /tˈaʊnhaʊs/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/townhouse
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a tall, narrow house that is part of a row of similar houses. These homes usually share side walls with their neighbors and have two or more floors.

For teachers: a tall, narrow residential building that shares side walls with adjacent properties. Typically multi-storey and situated within an urban or suburban development.

## Examples

- They live in a three-story townhouse near the park.
- The developer converted the old factory site into a row of modern townhouses with shared garden spaces.
- While the exterior of the townhouse maintains its traditional Victorian facade, the interior has been completely gutted and redesigned to accommodate an open-plan living area and a modern kitchen.

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