housing

US /ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
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1.

houses and apartments considered collectively

:
Affordable housing is a major issue in many cities.
The government plans to build more public housing.
2.

a rigid outer case or covering designed to protect an object

:
The camera's waterproof housing protects it from damage.
The engine housing needs to be replaced.