semis

noun

plural of semi, chiefly British
as in duplexes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semis
  1. ranches
  2. cottages
  3. bungalows
  4. mansions
  5. homesteads
  6. chalets
  7. cabins
  8. villas
Noun
  • Today, shooters working for Maui Nui Venison take deer from private ranches each night.
    — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • State regulations addressing animal disposal primarily cover agricultural settings, such as farms and ranches.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ranches
Noun
  • 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
  • Over the years, its tiny beach cottages were replaced by multistory homes and apartments with sweeping views of the water.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cottages
Noun
  • 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
  • The bungalows are the roomiest accommodation, outfitted for families and large groups with two bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen, and gas fireplaces.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bungalows
Noun
  • While races for Congress or governors' mansions may dominate the airwaves, some of the most competitive and significant contests are farther down the ballot.
    — Carmen Russell-Sluchansky, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Offenhauser, who died in 2016, designed numerous mansions in Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, including Palazzo di Amore, currently owned by billionaire Jeff Greene.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • Florida’s property tax system already shifts billions in property taxes from homesteads to non-homestead property.
    — Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Definition of homesteads
Noun
  • For a night at Milford itself, Milford Sound Lodge has chalets overlooking the river and rainforest.
    — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The alpine lodge features just four private timber and stone-hewn chalets, all kitted out with sheepskin carpets and possum fur-throws.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of chalets
Noun
  • Yes, cabins are getting stuffed with more seats, and those seats are getting smaller, while crew staffing keeps getting cut.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Once on the plane (one of select Boeing 777-300ERs outfitted with new four-suite cabins), each first-class passenger has 37 square feet to themselves.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • The rooms The ten rooms are split between five suites in the Casa Principal (each with a balcony) and five beachfront villas, the latter being more memorable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Ripoll points to a landscape where fishing communities, luxury villas and World War II bunkers coexist.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of villas
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“Semis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semis. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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