condo

noun

con·​do ˈkän-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce condo (audio)
plural condos
: condominium sense 3: such as
a
: a unit in a multiunit structure (such as an apartment building) or on land owned in common (such as a town house complex)
He lives with his wife … in a really great condo with a really great view of Boston Harbor.Wendy Wasserstein
b
: a building containing condominiums
Pastel condos dot the hills, and chili stores and sweet "shoppes" line the main drag.Ted Fishman

Examples of condo in a Sentence

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Even with the optimism of new construction for the high-profile spot, Sunset Place’s condo component might face a challenging economy. Miami Herald, 8 July 2025 Records obtained by the family also indicated the hood of Jennifer’s vehicle was covered with dust from ongoing construction at her condo complex and indicated signs of a struggle. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025 On The Office, the condo was located at 126 Kellum Court inside the Kellum Court complex in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 The residential tower on the adjacent parking lot will house 23 condos on the highest floors and 186 apartment rental units below, including 10 affordable units for residents making up to 30% of the area median income. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for condo

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of condo was in 1964

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“Condo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condo. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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condo

noun
con·​do ˈkän-dō How to pronounce condo (audio)
plural condos

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