multifamily

adjective

mul·​ti·​fam·​i·​ly ˌməl-tē-ˈfam-lē How to pronounce multifamily (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈfa-mə-lē
: involving or common to more than one family
a multifamily home
In contrast to single-family housing, where residents typically pay directly based on the amount of water used, there are several models for billing multifamily residents …Elizabeth A. Wentz et al.

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The multifamily component, which would replace the mobile home park, would come later. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2025 Its largest non-agency CMBS holding was single family rental, followed by multifamily and CRE CLOs. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025 This insight highlights the transformation of multifamily properties, a key segment of the real estate market encompassing apartment buildings, condominiums, townhouses, and other multi-unit housing. Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 It’s believed to be the largest amount ever paid for a suburban multifamily property, according to one expert. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for multifamily 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multifamily was in 1903

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“Multifamily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifamily. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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