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    housing
    /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. houses and flats considered collectively: "affordable housing" Similar homeshousesplaces of residencebuildings
    • 2. a rigid casing that encloses and protects a piece of moving or delicate equipment. Similar casingcoveringcasecover

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOUSING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of housing as a noun in English, with examples of usage in different contexts. Find out how to pronounce housing and see translations in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › housingHousing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of housing as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how housing can refer to shelter, dwellings, coverings, supports, or armor.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOUSING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of housing as a noun in different contexts, such as buildings, accommodation, or mechanical parts. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhousing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of housing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HousingHousing - Wikipedia

    Housing refers to the usage and possibly construction of shelter as living spaces, individually or collectively. Housing is a basic human need and a human right, playing a critical role in shaping the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities, [1] As such it is the main issue of housing organization and policy . Overview.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › housingHOUSING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. any shelter, lodging, or dwelling place. houses collectively. the act of one who houses or puts under shelter. the providing of houses for a group or community: the housing of an influx of laborers. anything that covers or protects. Synonyms: sheath, shield, casing, covering. Machinery. a fully enclosed case and support for a mechanism.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › housingHousing - definition of housing by The Free Dictionary

    Housing is a term that can refer to buildings or other shelters in which people live, or to the act of providing with accommodation. It can also mean a protective covering, a casing, or a niche for a statue.