Boardinghouses

/ˈbɔːrdɪŋˌhaʊzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of boardinghouse; multiple establishments providing lodging and meals.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'boardinghouse' adding standard English '-es.' Reflects the prevalence of such establishments across cities.

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The rise and fall of boardinghouses tells an urban story—they dominated 19th-century cities, declined in the mid-20th century, and are now reemerging as co-living spaces, showing how housing solutions cycle through history!

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