Flats

Pronunciation: /flæts/

Definitions of flats

noun apartments with multiple living spaces on one floor

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a small flat in the city.

A2 She prefers wearing flats over heels.

B1 The new development will include luxury flats with stunning views.

B2 The flats in this building are all fully furnished and modern.

C1 The penthouse flat on the top floor offers panoramic views of the city.

C2 The architect designed the flats with high ceilings and large windows to maximize natural light.

Examples of flats in a Sentence

formal The architect designed a new residential building with luxury flats.

informal I love living in these cozy flats with my roommates.

slang Let's check out those sick flats downtown.

figurative Her singing voice was as flat as a pancake during the performance.

Grammatical Forms of flats

• plural: flats
• present tense: flat
• future tense: will flat
• perfect tense: have flatted
• continuous tense: is flatting
• singular: flat
• positive degree: flatter
• infinitive: flat
• gerund: flatting
• participle: flatted

Origin and Evolution of flats

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'flats' originated from the Old English word 'flett' meaning floor or dwelling.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'flats' expanded to refer to a type of shoe with a flat sole, as well as to describe a type of residential housing unit with a single level.