mixed-use
Americanadjective
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Real Estate. combining commercial and residential development; zoned for commercial and residential use.
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designed for diverse functions.
Example Sentences
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Cities should build and preserve libraries, parks, playgrounds, walkable streets and mixed-use spaces as amenities and places where low-stakes contact can happen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
"Despite the impressive features and experiences available through Specs, glasses with a 4-hour mixed-use battery life and bulky design are not going to replace the smartphone any time soon," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Advocates said it would clear the way for mixed-use developments with more small-scale homes and multifamily construction.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
This mixed-use arrangement isn’t disruptive but electric—a reminder that education done well can knit generations and neighborhoods together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
KPC is building a $300-million hotel next to SoFi Stadium, an addition to Rams owner Stan Kroenke’s sprawling mixed-use development on the former site of the Hollywood Park horse racing venue in Inglewood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
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