condo
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of condo
An Americanism first recorded in 1970–75; by shortening; cf. -o
Example Sentences
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Plus, two Aspen architects purchase and renovate a Midcentury Modern home in Palm Springs and a 432 Park condo hits the market for $90 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Luxury brands including Bulgari and Fendi have expanded their boutiques, and a condo project, hotel and office buildings are in the works.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Because of the high litigation risk, the insurance premiums that developers pay for condo projects are often three to five times higher than those for an identical apartment building.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The new tax would add about an additional $9 million in annual taxes to Griffin’s condo.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
I did not speak to him for the rest of the day, and when he left the pool to return to the condo for lunch, I did not go with him.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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