en
housing
/ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
Definition
1
Buildings or other forms of accommodation intended for human habitation, such as houses, apartments, or dormitories.
2
The action or process of providing homes or living spaces for people.
3
A rigid protective casing or enclosure for a mechanical device or component, such as a bearing housing in an engine.
Examples
In this housing market, my studio apartment feels like a luxury penthouse compared to the van down by the river.
The robot's housing overheated during the hackathon, turning it into a tiny sauna for its circuits.
Affordable housing in the city now means bunk beds for adults and a mini-fridge that doubles as a nightstand.
After the flood, the ducks claimed our backyard as prime housing, complete with a moat.