Railroad Flat (Noun)
Meaning
An apartment whose rooms are all in a line with doors between them.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The studio was converted into a railroad flat, with a long hallway separating the different areas of the apartment.
- The old building was famous for its railroad flats, where tenants could walk from the living room to the bedroom to the kitchen in a straight line.
- She had always dreamed of living in a spacious railroad flat with plenty of natural light and high ceilings.
- After the renovation, the railroad flat had a cozy feel, with warm hardwood floors and colorful artwork on the walls.
- The couple loved the railroad flat's open layout, which made it easy to move from one room to the next.