2
a
: a niche for a sculpture
b
: the space taken out of a structural member (such as a timber) to admit the insertion of part of another
3
: something that covers or protects: such as
a
: a case or enclosure (as for a mechanical part or an instrument)
b
: a casing (such as an enclosed bearing) in which a shaft revolves
c
: a support (such as a frame) for mechanical parts
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Examples of housing in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
Behavioral health experts say the homes are a key option in places with a severe shortage of affordable housing like San Jose and can help keep people from falling into homelessness.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024
The Detroit Housing Commission aims to provide affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents across metro Detroit.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024
Mayor Adams’ City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the most serious attempt in generations to rezone the city to allow a bit more housing in neighborhoods all across the five boroughs, comes before the Council in the fall.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Providing housing to people along with treatment and job skill training would be a better strategy, Johnson said.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
Behavioral health experts say the homes are a key option in places with a severe shortage of affordable housing like San Jose and can help keep people from falling into homelessness.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024
The Detroit Housing Commission aims to provide affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents across metro Detroit.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024
Mayor Adams’ City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the most serious attempt in generations to rezone the city to allow a bit more housing in neighborhoods all across the five boroughs, comes before the Council in the fall.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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