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
Examples of housing in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Del Mar’s housing element, which outlines plans to accommodate new housing across all income levels, was approved by state housing officials several months after the preliminary development application.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Columbia currently requires that all law enforcement agents have a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas of the university, including housing.
—Jake Offenhartz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
In her statement, Columbia’s president reiterated that law enforcement agencies must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to gain access to non-public areas of the university, including housing, classrooms, and areas requiring key card access.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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During the closed-door White House meeting, the mayor appeared to propose 12,000 new housing units in New York City.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Del Mar’s housing element, which outlines plans to accommodate new housing across all income levels, was approved by state housing officials several months after the preliminary development application.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Columbia currently requires that all law enforcement agents have a judicial warrant or subpoena to access non-public areas of the university, including housing.
—Jake Offenhartz The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
In her statement, Columbia’s president reiterated that law enforcement agencies must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to gain access to non-public areas of the university, including housing, classrooms, and areas requiring key card access.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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