condo

noun

con·​do ˈkän-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce condo (audio)
plural condos
Synonyms of condonext
: condominium sense 1: 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

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The place was used for wild beast hunts, public executions, and gladiator fights for several hundred years, then became a condo of sorts as medieval Romans made their homes in the hulking ruins. Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Adventurers can park and crash in virtually any vehicle, but the TBX is more like a vacation condo you park at the water's edge or trail head. New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026 There are several options when booking a stay at the resort—standard hotel rooms, private condos, homes, and townhomes. Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Three years before the balcony collapse that severely injured 10 people, the condo's property manager hired engineers and contractors. Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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condo

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

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