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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tenement

/ˈtɛnɪmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does tenement mean?

noun

A building or group of buildings, especially one that is old or in a poor condition, used for housing, often rented out to people who cannot afford better accommodation.

Example

"The city council was criticized for its failure to maintain the tenements in the inner city."

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