Cold-water Flat (Noun)
Meaning
An apartment without modern conveniences.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She shared a cold-water flat with three roommates, enduring the difficulties of their rundown living space together.
- Many artists and writers during the 1920s resided in cold-water flats due to their limited income and carefree lifestyle.
- A cold-water flat with its aging radiators and dimly lit corridors offered a challenging yet nostalgic living experience.
- Her parents grew up in a cold-water flat, where they relied on public baths for cleanliness.
- Living in a cold-water flat during her college years proved a lesson in thriftiness and adaptation for Sarah.