Meaning of the word apartment in English

What does apartment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

apartment

US /əˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /əˈpɑːt.mənt/
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Noun

a set of rooms for living in, especially on one floor of a larger building

Example:
They rented a small apartment in the city center.
My friend lives on the third floor of an apartment building.