two-family house

noun
UK: /ˌtuː ˈfæm.əl.i ˌhaʊs/
US: /ˌtuː ˈfæm.əl.i ˌhaʊs/

  1. A house that is built or changed so that it has two separate homes in it.

    1. They bought a two-family house near the park last year.
    2. The old two-family house was converted into condos after the family moved away.

  2. A building designed with two separate living units, often sharing a common wall or entrance.

    1. He rents out the upper floor of his two-family house to students.
    2. Investing in a two-family house can be a good way to build wealth through rental income.

Synonyms

duplex double house
two-family house adjective

  1. Relating to a dwelling designed for or occupied by two families.

    1. It is a two-family house property.
    2. They have a two-family house mortgage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "two-family house" in English means: A house that is built or changed so that it has two separate homes in it., A building designed with two separate living units, often sharing a common wall or entrance..

The phonetic transcription of "two-family house" is /ˌtuː ˈfæm.əl.i ˌhaʊs/ in British English and /ˌtuː ˈfæm.əl.i ˌhaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "two-family house": duplex, double house.

Example usage of "two-family house": "They bought a two-family house near the park last year.". More examples on the page.