Tenement (noun)

A type of housing, usually in a city, that is rented to tenants, typically in a multiple-dwelling unit building.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'tenere', meaning 'to hold'.

Examples:

1. The tenement in the inner city was overcrowded and had poor living conditions.
2. The tenants in the tenement shared a common bathroom and kitchen.
3. The rent for the tenement was low, but the neighborhood was not safe.
4. The tenement was poorly maintained and had a lot of problems with pests.
5. The residents of the tenement were a tight-knit community and looked out for each other.