semi

noun

Definition of seminext
chiefly British
as in duplex

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Recent Examples of semi Lined up next to each other, these semi-circles create whole circles. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Stones had an impressive World Cup for England, helping towards his side’s run to the semi-finals. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026 In 2015, after Moranis’ Ghostbusters co-stars signed on to cameo in the reboot of that franchise, the actor explained his decision to skip out on the semi-reunion. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026 The bank also thought Brazil would go all the way to the semi-finals, when in fact they were knocked out by Norway in the round of 16. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for semi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semi
  1. duplex
  2. ranch house
  3. town house
  4. ranch
  5. bungalow
  6. cottage
  7. tract house
  8. townhome
Noun
  • Teams across the sector are focused heavily on full-duplex systems, or technology that enables natural, fluid back-and-forth conversations where users can interrupt the AI mid-sentence.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Villas at Deer Cove will add 78 duplex units across about 35 acres on the southwest corner of College Boulevard and Cedar Creek Parkway, site development plans show.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of duplex
Noun
  • Jenlyn and Larry Boyer, for instance, have lived in their ranch house in suburban Broomfield, Colorado, for 31 years and never want to leave.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • Kevin Tubbs grew up in a comfortable suburb outside Omaha, Nebraska, in a canary-yellow ranch house filled with dogs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of ranch house
Noun
  • Developer Jib Felter of AAG Farms, LLC wants to build 44 town house units and retail space for multiple tenants at the northeast corner of 133rd Street and Black Bob Road.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The five-story, 92,000-square-foot NoHo town house, which dates to the early 19th century, has been in the hands of the artist and his foundation since 1965.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of town house
Noun
  • From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With fewer than 30 students, Deep Springs combines rigorous academics with mandatory labor on a working cattle ranch and student self-governance.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranch
Noun
  • Ray Rising, who had lived with his family at the compound for hydroelectric plant workers, lost his wife and three children when the flood hit their wooden bungalow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The latter has dreamy overwater bungalows, its own private island that couples can picnic on, and the Likuliku Lagoon, where guests can book experiences.
    — Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bungalow
Noun
  • Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The original structure dates back to 1894, and there are five lakeside cottages open seasonally.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cottage
Noun
  • In 2017, my family and I bought our house in the Palisades—a 1950s tract house on the same street as three of our friends.
    — Juliana Shallcross, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The Netflix series Adolescence starts with a police SWAT team conducting a dawn raid on a modest tract house in the north of England.
    — Martha Bayles, National Review, 24 July 2025
Definition of tract house
Noun
  • Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains away from the team, instead with his wife, Mia, after she was shot in their Ashburn, Virginia townhome.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Recent PulteGroup developments in Charlotte Among other projects, the homebuilding group opened a 169-unit townhome community on June 27.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of townhome

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