Tenement District

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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnəmənt ˈdɪstrɪkt/

Definitions of tenement district

noun a district characterized by overcrowded, run-down apartment buildings, often housing lower-income residents

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a tenement district.

A2 The tenement district is known for its historic buildings.

B1 The tenement district has undergone gentrification in recent years.

B2 Visitors can take a guided tour of the tenement district to learn about its history.

C1 The tenement district is a popular location for filmmakers due to its authentic atmosphere.

C2 A preservation society works to protect the historic buildings in the tenement district.

Examples of tenement district in a Sentence

formal The tenement district in the city is known for its overcrowded and run-down apartment buildings.

informal I used to live in the tenement district before I moved to a nicer neighborhood.

slang The tenement district is rough, but it's got character.

figurative The tenement district felt like a maze of interconnected lives and stories.

Grammatical Forms of tenement district

past tense

tenement districted

plural

tenement districts

comparative

more tenement district

superlative

most tenement district

present tense

tenement districts

future tense

will tenement district

perfect tense

have tenement districted

continuous tense

is tenement districting

singular

tenement district

positive degree

tenement district

infinitive

to tenement district

gerund

tenement districting

participle

tenement districted

Origin and Evolution of tenement district

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'tenement district' originated in England during the Industrial Revolution as a way to describe overcrowded urban areas with low-quality housing for the working class.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'tenement district' has come to be associated with poor living conditions, lack of amenities, and high population density in urban areas around the world.