2
a
: a niche for a sculpture
b
: the space taken out of a structural member (such as a timber) to admit the insertion of part of another
3
: something that covers or protects: such as
a
: a case or enclosure (as for a mechanical part or an instrument)
b
: a casing (such as an enclosed bearing) in which a shaft revolves
c
: a support (such as a frame) for mechanical parts
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Noun (1)
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The ballot measures come as New York City faces one of the worst housing affordability crises in its history.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Built in 1918 as housing for Kohler Company workers, the redbrick Tudor property remains the centerpiece of the town.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The development is expected to have over 2,000 housing units, including apartments, townhomes, villas and condos.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The ballot measures come as New York City faces one of the worst housing affordability crises in its history.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Built in 1918 as housing for Kohler Company workers, the redbrick Tudor property remains the centerpiece of the town.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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