Synonyms of flats

flats

noun

plural of flat, chiefly British

as in apartments

a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place

had to take on a third roommate in order to afford the bigger flat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• apartments
• penthouses
• lodgings
• condominiums
• tenements
• suites
• digs
• condos
• studios
• efficiencies
• duplexes
• maisonettes
• diggings
• saloons
• wings
• garden apartments
• railroad flats
• duplex apartments
• flatlets
• studio apartments
• efficiency apartments
• triplexes
• granny flats
• salons
• walk-ups
• apartment buildings
• apartment houses
• bed-sitters
• tenement houses
• cohousings
• galleries
• floor-throughs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flats

The commute- and travel-friendly flats have supportive, anti-slip soles. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

The fire broke out in a house near 86th Street and Colfax Avenue, in a neighborhood of frame workers' cottages, bungalows, and two-flats. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Valentino Rockstud Kidskin Ballerinas Ballet flats have come a long way from their dainty beginnings, and Valentino’s Rockstud version is proof. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

From the coveted Point II Flats to the of-the-moment buckle Mary Janes, these flats are not only supportive, but also ultra-lightweight and packable. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026

High-vamp flats, anywhere-but-the-bedroom slippers, and fashion sneakers are just a few of the season’s standout shoe trends—endorsed by both the runways (Conner Ives, Toteme, and Celine) and the street-style set. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026