housing

6 definitions • 10 examples

buildings for people to live in:

There's a shortage of cheap housing in the region.

a case or covering that surrounds a machine or part of a machine:

The engine appeared to be intact except for the loss of its housing.

The underwater cable housings must be able to resist corrosion from salt water.

buildings that people live in, or the providing of places for people to live:

affordable/expensive housing

buildings for people to live in, used especially when talking about their price or condition:

provide/build housing There was a need to provide housing for workers in the new industries.

rented/private housing 55% of respondents live in rented housing and 30% are owner-occupiers.

affordable/cheap/low-cost housing Lack of access to affordable housing is a problem for young people in the area.

the process of providing places for people to live:

The post will suit someone who is currently working in housing or urban planning.

a housing committee/department/officer

a hard cover used to protect a vehicle or machine:

The rotary engine housing prevents scuffing.