housing estate

American  

noun

British.

1. housing development.

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housing estate British  

noun

1. a planned area of housing, often with its own shops and other amenities

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Etymology

Origin of housing estate

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

In Castle Vale, one of the biggest housing estates in Birmingham, there is little if any uncollected rubbish, with the authority managing to empty out the wheelie bins over the holiday period.

From BBC

On a housing estate in Hull, two streets honour the story of an American boy who developed a severe brain disease.

From BBC

Officials also announced Monday that some of the exterior netting used on scaffolding at the housing estate did not meet fire-resistance standards.

From Barron's

Hong Kong authorities on Thursday ordered inspections of all housing estates undergoing "major repairs" to check for the "safety of scaffolding and building materials".

From BBC

Hong Kong authorities will immediately inspect all housing estates undergoing major work following the disaster, city leader Lee said.

From Barron's