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FLAT/flæt/

In British English a flat is a set of rooms on one floor of a building. American English says apartment (already in this dictionary at a higher level). Flat can also be an adjective (not round, or a tyre with no air) — different use. Live in a flat; a two-bedroom flat.

Meaning

A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor (British). American English often says apartment.

Examples

• “They live in a small flat.”
• “We rent a flat near the station.”
• “Their flat is on the third floor.”

Good to know

British flat = apartment. live in a flat. Also adjective: a flat tyre.

Near in meaning

apartment

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