multifamily

English

Etymology

From multi- +‎ family.

Adjective

multifamily (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to more than one family.

   An apartment building is a multifamily structure.

Translations

of or relating to more than one family

• German: Mehrfamilien-

See also

• multiplex
• multiresidential
• multiunit

Noun

multifamily (plural multifamilies)

1. A residence intended for more than one family.
   • 2008 January 27, C. J. Hughes, “Beaten Down, and Not Only by Nature”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Gipson Street has multifamilies that have risen over the last few years from the sites of teardowns; Beach Ninth Street’s condos, with narrow stoops and Juliet balconies, are also examples of “infill” housing.