cohousing
Americannoun
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a cooperative living arrangement in which people build a cluster of single-family houses around a common building for shared meals, child care, guest rooms, etc.
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the cluster of houses with the common building.
Etymology
Origin of cohousing
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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“What we did can and is being done around the country,” says David, adding that there are about 150 cohousing communities in North America, many focused on those in the last third of their lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
The Burwens, now 78 and 80, coach others building cohousing developments in the Bay area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
There are about 30 cohousing communities in California and about 20 in Washington state.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2022
The single mother-of-two is now part of a group who want to set up a cohousing project to create a more tribal way of living.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2021
Advertising itself as an “urban, intentional community,” the cohousing community I visited features a modern, stylish building designed primarily for seniors and, according to its website, is home to 36 “lively and creative” individuals.
From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2020
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