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superblock

superblock

6.8
A very large building that contains many apartments
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌblɑk/
translation icon : edificio de apartamentos
  • After years of debate, the superblock was renovated to include shops and community spaces.

Examples

  • The new superblock has over 200 apartments.

  • The city council approved the construction of a new superblock to provide affordable housing.

  • Residents complained that the old superblock felt impersonal and isolated from the rest of the neighborhood.

  • Many families live in a superblock near downtown.

  • The new housing project features several units within a single superblock designed for community living.

  • Residents of the superblock enjoy amenities like parks and shops all within walking distance.

  • In urban development, a superblock can help create a quieter environment by reducing road traffic.

Synonyms

block
vssuperblock
126 2.0

A part of a large building with separate rooms

is an entire very large complex not just one internal section
apartment building
vssuperblock
  • US
98 1.2

A large building with many separate homes where people live

is generally bigger and describes a much larger housing complex
apartment house
vssuperblock
  • US
10 2.0

A building with many separate homes where different people live

is notably larger and often a very extensive complex with many stories

Antonyms

single dwelling
  • UK
2.9

A house that stands alone and is not attached to other houses

How Big

superblock
6.8
apartment building
  • US
98 1.2
house
∞ 1.0
cottage
171 1.0

Surface Forms

superblock singular
superblocks plural

Etymology

Superblock combines super ('very big' or 'above') and block ('a large building' or 'block of flats'). Think of it as a 'very large block' of homes or one huge apartment building, which is why the word can mean a big housing complex with many units.