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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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Cameron also emphasized the homes’ livability, noting that each unit is designed to feel more like a standalone residence than a traditional townhome.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

For Peterson, who was living in a townhome with her three children, a key scene involved visiting the lavish home where she used to live before her divorce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Buyers got an average of 8.1% off the home’s listing price, compared to the discounts single-family buyers and townhome buyers got, which were 7.9% and 6.5%, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

“The fact that there was no preparation with the forecast of the wind is still mind-boggling,” said Tobiska, whose three-bedroom townhome suffered smoke damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

I cut through the parking lot of the townhome complex and come out closer to my block.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh