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townhome

American  
[toun-hohm] / ˈtaʊnˌhoʊm /

noun

  1. town house.


Etymology

Origin of townhome

First recorded in 1975–80; town + home

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For Ally Spieker and Zizo Hafez, selling their two-bedroom townhome in Mesa, Ariz., took eight months and multiple price cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

On a Thursday night in West Hollywood, a sleek, multi-level townhome is filled with stylish guests holding fragrance vials the way partygoers cling to cocktails.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

“This is going to be the first boutique, high-end luxury townhome community in Hutchinson Island,” Cameron said, noting that much of the surrounding development has historically been more “commodity” driven.

From MarketWatch Apr. 1, 2026

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

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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