single dwelling

Thân thiện

A family lives in a single dwelling on a quiet street.

Definition

Noun: A single dwelling is a house that is a separate, standalone structure, not attached to any other building. It is designed to be occupied by one household or family.

Usage

The term "single dwelling" is used to describe a residential building type in contrast to attached houses (like townhouses or duplexes) or multi-unit buildings (like apartments). It emphasizes the physical independence of the structure. - The zoning laws in this area only permit the construction of single dwellings. - They prefer the privacy of a single dwelling over a shared-wall condo.

Advanced Usage

• In legal, zoning, and real estate contexts, "single dwelling" is a precise classification. It is often synonymous with "single-family detached home" or "detached house."
  • The property is classified for single dwelling use only.

Variants and Related Words

• Single-family home: A very common synonym, specifically indicating a house designed for one family.
• Detached house: Emphasizes the structure is not attached to another.
• Standalone house: A more informal term with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Detached house
• Standalone house
• Single-family home
• Detached dwelling

Antonyms

• Multi-dwelling unit (MDU)
• Apartment building
• Townhouse
• Duplex
• Semi-detached house

Học thuật

Noun

1. a house that stands alone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• detached house