bed-sitters

noun

variants also bedsits or bed-sitting-room
plural of bed-sitter, British
as in efficiencies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed-sitters
  1. studio apartments
  2. condos
  3. saloons
  4. lodgings
  5. condominiums
  6. penthouses
  7. studios
  8. salons
Noun
  • The project includes 36 studio apartments, 144 one-bedroom units and 32 two-bedroom units.
    — Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Four studio apartments averaging 643 square feet each, 253 one-bedroom apartments of about 744 square feet each, 112 two-bedroom units with 1,110 square feet each and 28 three-bedroom apartments averaging 1,371 square feet each will be included.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Definition of studio apartments
Noun
  • By this summer, Knobel owned nine of 19 condos at the Vail Inn and a majority of the condo board’s directors had been appointed by him, according to last month’s lawsuit.
    — Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of condos
Noun
  • Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of saloons
Noun
  • Tour du Mont Blanc across three countries Circling the highest peak in the Alps, the Tour du Mont Blanc crosses France, Italy and Switzerland, delivering high pastures, jagged glaciers and comfortable lodgings at the end of each day.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Best Places to Stay Along with lodgings inside and outside its perimeter, Olympic National Park has 14 campgrounds scattered around the park.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of lodgings
Noun
  • Belle Meade Village's 1 Iris Lane condominiums The residences at Belle Meade Village are set to be spread out between two condominium buildings with 46 units each.
    — Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Oct. 2025
Definition of condominiums
Noun
  • The two penthouses on the 14th floor raise the stakes further with expansive terraces, full kitchens, multiple bedrooms, and plenty of room to entertain.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of penthouses
Noun
  • Alongside affordable studios, the new space includes a public gallery, a café, and a year-round program of events, contributing to Tottenham's wider regeneration while opening its doors to the local community.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 13 July 2026
  • Supporters of the deal back Ellison’s claim that the merger would allow big Hollywood studios to compete with streaming services like Amazon and Netflix which also risk causing a market takeover if not contested.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of studios
Noun
  • Mobile dog grooming, the fastest-growing corner of the industry, is expanding at 12-15% annually compared with 4-5% for traditional salons, according to PetGroomerStack.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Mobile dog wash & grooming services that come to your home offer a level of transparency that most brick-and-mortar salons don’t.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of salons
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