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 plan was to convert the property into boutique condos and make around $110 million in sales. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026 The market for older condos in Miami-Dade has been struggling in the years since the Champlain Towers collapse in 2021. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 The luxury condos in this tower feature private elevators that open directly into individual living rooms. Keith Poliakoff, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026 The town is very small, so hotels are lacking, but there's no shortage of excellent short-term rentals, including this lovely one-bedroom condo with breathtaking ocean views. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for condo

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jun. 2026.

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condo

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

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