housing
noun
uk/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ us [ U ] PROPERTY
buildings for people to live in, used especially when talking about their price or condition:
provide/build housing There was a need to provide housing for workers in the new industries.
rented/private housing 55% of respondents live in rented housing and 30% are owner-occupiers.
affordable/cheap/low-cost housing Lack of access to affordable housing is a problem for young people in the area.
[ U ] PROPERTY
the process of providing places for people to live:
The post will suit someone who is currently working in housing or urban planning.
a housing committee/department/officer
[ C ]
a hard cover used to protect a vehicle or machine:
The rotary engine housing prevents scuffing.
See also
social housing