Duplex House (Noun)
Meaning
A house with two units sharing a common wall.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The real estate agent showed us a duplex house that was perfect for our growing family and our elderly mother who could live in the adjacent unit.
- The neighborhood was filled with duplex houses, each with its own unique charm and character.
- We decided to rent the duplex house on Elm Street, which had a cozy living room and a spacious backyard.
- After college, I moved into a duplex house with three friends, and we had a blast living together in the same building.
- The city zoning laws required that the duplex house be designed with separate entrances and addresses for each unit.