high-density

[hahy-den-si-tee]

adjective

1. having a high concentration.

   entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein.

2. Computers.,  (of a disk) having a large capacity for data storage.

   high-density DVDs.

high-density

adjective

1. computing (of a floppy disk) having a relatively high storage capacity, usually of 1.44 megabytes

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-density¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In the wake of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, lawmakers were hesitant to add high-density housing to high-risk fire areas.

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After months of debate, California lawmakers on Friday passed SB 79, a housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to bring high-density housing up to nine stories tall to transit hubs.

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Porter said that if she were governor, she would sign SB 79, a landmark housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near transit hubs.

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In the waning hours of the 2025 legislative session, the state Senate voted 21 to 8 to approve Senate Bill 79, a landmark housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near transit hubs.

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A controversial housing bill that would override local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near public transit hubs was passed by the California Assembly on Thursday with a vote of 41 to 17.

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