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

Examples of condo in a Sentence

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High-rise condos built after 1994 generally meet stringent post-Andrew building codes. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025 Agents say townhomes and condos can be viable entry points, though buyers should research homeowners associations and special assessments. Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 The condos will range from one- to five-bedroom layouts, while floor plans for the resort residences showcase one- to four-bedroom units. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 The condo was built in 1994 and the living area totals 1,427 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2025 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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condo

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

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