Definition

Noun: 1. The United States federal department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban renewal; created in 1965. HUD is an acronym for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is a cabinet-level agency in the U.S. government.

Usage

HUD is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this government department. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the department as an entity.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The local community received a grant from HUD to improve public housing.
  • She has worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for over a decade.
  • The program is funded and regulated by HUD.

Advanced Usage

• "HUD programs": Refers to the specific initiatives, such as rental assistance or community development grants, administered by the department.
  • Many low-income families rely on HUD programs for housing vouchers.
• "HUD regulations": Refers to the rules and guidelines established by the department.
  • The builder must ensure the project complies with all HUD regulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD): The full, formal name of the department. This form is often used on first reference in formal writing.
• Secretary of HUD: The title of the cabinet member who leads the department.

Synonyms

• Department of Housing and Urban Development: The full, formal name.

Noun

1. the United States federal department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban renewal; created in 1965