tenement in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A tenement is a large building divided into separate residences, often associated with poor living conditions and multiple tenants.
Crossword clues for tenement
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "tenement".
- Apartment building for multiple families
- Old residential structure in urban areas
- Housing complex with many small units
- Shared living space in a city
- Low-income housing often in disrepair
Tenement sentence examples
- The old tenement building had seen better days, but it still housed a vibrant community.
- Many families in the city live in tenements that lack basic amenities and proper maintenance.
- He spent his childhood in a cramped tenement, where neighbors quickly became like family.
- The artist found inspiration in the colorful lives of the tenement residents around her.
- After years of neglect, the city finally decided to renovate the historic tenement district.