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townhome

American  
[toun-hohm] / ˈtaʊnˌhoʊm /

noun

  1. town house.


Etymology

Origin of townhome

First recorded in 1975–80; town + home

Example Sentences

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“Shots are being fired and heavy smoke from the two-story townhome with three units. The middle unit is involved with fire,” the agency said in an online alert.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Carole and David White, who lost their Palisades townhome, had been eagerly anticipating the reopening services.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Certainly, there is ample room for the family in the townhome, which spreads across more than 7,800 square feet, including five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and multiple living spaces.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 2026

In 2025, the couple—he, a 66-year-old retired funeral director and she, a 64-year-old retired nurse—sold their townhome for $350,000 and bought a house on a half-acre in Greenville for $320,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

On October 25, 1860, Owen arrived at the Greeley townhome where Kate, Mother, and Maggie resided.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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