Definition

Noun: A manufactured home is a type of residential dwelling that is largely constructed in a factory setting and then transported to a site for installation. It is designed to be a permanent residence and is typically placed on a prepared foundation. The term specifically refers to a large, transportable structure that can be connected to utilities like water, sewer, and electricity.

Usage

This term is used to describe a specific category of permanent housing that is factory-built. It is a formal and technical term, often used in real estate, zoning, and housing policy contexts. - It is typically parked or installed in one designated location for long-term use. - It is distinct from a "mobile home," as modern "manufactured homes" are built to a federal building code (the HUD Code) for safety and construction.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in legal and regulatory documents to define a class of housing for building codes, financing, and land-use purposes.
• In some contexts, "manufactured home" has replaced the older term "mobile home" to reflect improved construction standards and a more permanent nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Mobile Home (n): An older, often synonymous term, though it may imply a slightly different construction standard or era. A "manufactured home" is a type of mobile home built after 1976 to the HUD Code.
• Prefabricated Home / Prefab Home (n): A broader category that includes any home with sections built in a factory. All manufactured homes are prefabricated, but not all prefabricated homes (e.g., modular homes) are classified as "manufactured homes."
• House Trailer (n): An informal and somewhat dated term for a mobile home or manufactured home.

Synonyms

• Factory-built home
• Prefab home (in a general sense)
• Trailer home (colloquial)

Related Phrases

• Manufactured housing: The industry or category of housing that includes manufactured homes.
  • He works in the manufactured housing industry.
• Manufactured home community: A residential park or subdivision specifically designed for manufactured homes.
  • They live in a well-maintained manufactured home community.

Noun

1. a large house trailer that can be connected to utilities and can be parked in one place and used as permanent housing