Sro

Pronunciation: /ɛsˌɑrˈoʊ/

Definitions of SRO

noun SRO can also be used as an abbreviation for Standing Room Only, which describes an event or venue where all seats are taken, and only standing room is available.

Example Sentences

A1 I stayed in an SRO (single room occupancy) hotel during my trip.

A2 The SRO building was old and run-down, but it was cheap to rent a room there.

B1 The city council is considering converting an old office building into SRO housing for low-income residents.

B2 The SRO units were small, but they provided a safe and affordable place for people to live.

C1 The SRO regulations require landlords to maintain a certain standard of living conditions for tenants.

C2 The SRO policy has been effective in reducing homelessness and providing stable housing for vulnerable populations.

Examples of SRO in a Sentence

formal The city council approved funding for a new SRO building to address the housing shortage.

informal I heard they're converting that old hotel into SROs for low-income residents.

slang I can't believe how expensive those SROs are in the downtown area.

figurative She felt like she was living in an SRO with all the noise and chaos in her small apartment.

Grammatical Forms of SRO

• past tense: SROed
• plural: SROs
• comparative: more SRO
• superlative: most SRO
• present tense: SRO
• future tense: will SRO
• perfect tense: have SROed
• continuous tense: is SROing
• singular: SRO
• positive degree: SRO
• infinitive: to SRO
• gerund: SROing
• participle: SROed

Origin and Evolution of SRO

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: SRO is an acronym for Single Room Occupancy, a term used to describe a type of housing arrangement where each resident has their own private room but shares common areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

Evolution of the word: The term SRO became popular in the early 20th century as a way to refer to affordable housing options for low-income individuals. Over time, the connotation of SRO has evolved to also include a sense of transience and temporary living situations, often associated with urban areas and marginalized populations.