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town house

/ˈtaʊn ˌhaʊs/

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/ˈtaʊn ˌhaʊs/B1formal
  • ruТип жилого дома, обычно узкий многоэтажный дом, построенный в ряд или как часть комплекса, часто имеющий общие стены с соседними домами. В британском английском также может обозначать городское жильё человека в отличие от загородного дома.

A type of residential dwelling, typically a narrow, multi-story house built in a row or as part of a complex, often sharing walls with neighboring units. In British English, it can also refer to a person's residence in a city, as opposed to a country house.

  1. Urban dwellingB1formal

    A house that is part of a row of similar houses, typically in a city or town, often with multiple floors.

    ruГородской дом

    • They bought a beautiful town house in the historic district.
    • The town house has three bedrooms and a small garden.
    • Many young professionals prefer living in a town house for its convenience.
  2. City residenceB2formalbritish

    A person's main residence in a city, often used in contrast to a country house.

    ruГородской дом

    • The family spends winters in their town house and summers at the cottage.
    • His town house is located near the financial center.
    • The aristocrat owned both a country estate and a town house in London.