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
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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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025
This means attracting and retaining talent by improving housing affordability, transportation access and quality of life.
—Will Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
Even with the raises given by districts in recent years, educators have said wages aren’t keeping up with rising housing costs.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Local Head Start programs provide health screenings, meals, diapers and food distributions, mental health services and referrals to housing, job training, education and more.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
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The intrigue: While some areas with relatively high shares of young adults living at a parent's home also have relatively steep housing costs, Pew didn't find a clear link between those factors.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025
This means attracting and retaining talent by improving housing affordability, transportation access and quality of life.
—Will Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
Even with the raises given by districts in recent years, educators have said wages aren’t keeping up with rising housing costs.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Local Head Start programs provide health screenings, meals, diapers and food distributions, mental health services and referrals to housing, job training, education and more.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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