Housing Start (Noun)
Meaning
The act of starting to construct a house.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The housing start in the new development was delayed due to a shortage of building materials.
- Last month's housing starts in the region dropped significantly compared to the same time last year.
- The increase in housing starts this quarter suggests a recovery in the construction industry.
- A housing start requires careful planning and execution to avoid costly delays.
- Housing starts nationwide rose by an impressive 10% in the first quarter of the year, exceeding economists' expectations.