You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 4.

4th of July

Today’s word is housing, spelled h-o-u-s-i-n-g.

housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ noun

buildings for people to live in

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary: dwellings provided for people

The college built new housing for its students.

There's very little moderately priced housing in this area.

The city is building new housing for the elderly.

Lack of access to affordable housing is a problem for young people in the area.

The future must bring increased availability of housing and social facilities.

Public housing officials are free to reject applicants simply on the basis of arrests, regardless of whether they result in convictions or fines.

—The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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