residence
quarter, household
A building or area designated for residence or work, particularly in military or governmental contexts.
Common Phrases
- military quarters—quarters used by the military
- living quarters—residential buildings
- office quarters—workplace buildings
Example Sentences
The soldiers were given new quarters at the base.
BeginnerOur living quarters were very small but comfortable.
BeginnerThe embassy has separate quarters for diplomats.
BeginnerThe university provided temporary quarters for visiting professors.
IntermediateFirefighters often live in shared quarters near the station.
IntermediateThe hospital expanded its staff quarters to accommodate more workers.
IntermediateHistoric military quarters in the city have been converted into museums.
AdvancedThe government allocated funds to renovate aging office quarters.
AdvancedResearchers established field quarters in the remote Arctic region.
Advanced
a group of people living together in the same house or apartment, typically a family
Common Phrases
- household chores—domestic tasks
- household income—total earnings of a family
- household name—widely recognized individual or brand
Example Sentences
My household includes my parents and me.
BeginnerWe need to buy more food for our household.
BeginnerThe household has four members.
BeginnerThe household budget needs to be reviewed monthly.
IntermediateShe manages all the household responsibilities.
IntermediateThe new policy affects every household in the country.
IntermediateThe demographic study analyzed household sizes across different regions.
AdvancedThe household's carbon footprint is a significant concern for environmentalists.
AdvancedIn many cultures, the extended family lives in the same household.
Advanced