Definition & Bedeutung von "duplex"

Duplex

SUBSTANTIV

Doppelwohnung, Zweifamilienhaus

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

Example

The lower unit of the duplex has a spacious living room and kitchen, while the upper unit has bedrooms and a study.

Duplexes are popular in urban areas for their efficient use of space and potential rental income.

The duplex layout allows for privacy between the two units, making it ideal for extended families or rental properties.

Doppelhaus, Zweifamilienhaus

a residential building that contains two separate living units or residences, typically stacked on top of each other or side by side

What is a "duplex"?

A duplex is a building that contains two separate living units, which are usually located either one above the other or side by side. Each unit has its own entrance, and the two units may share a wall or floor and ceiling. Duplexes are often used as rental properties, with one unit occupied by the owner and the other rented out, or both units may be rented. They offer more privacy than apartments while still allowing residents to be close to their neighbors. Duplexes are common in urban and suburban areas, providing a balance of space and affordability.

Example

The duplex had two separate apartments, each with its own entrance.

They decided to live in a duplex to have more space without paying for a detached house.

The duplex offered the ideal balance of independence and affordability.

Doppelhaus, Zweifamilienhaus

a house with two units sharing a common wall

duplex

ADJEKTIV

Maisonette, zwei Stockwerke

*** (of a flat) with rooms on two floors

duplex, beidseitig

allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously