efficiency apartment
An efficiency apartment is American real estate speak for a studio flat — a single compact unit where the bedroom, living space, and kitchen all share the same room, with only a separate bathroom.
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An efficiency apartment is American real estate speak for a studio flat — a single compact unit where the bedroom, living space, and kitchen all share the same room, with only a separate bathroom. The word 'efficiency' puts a positive spin on what is essentially a very small home, marketing the tight footprint as a feature rather than a compromise. A staple of city living for students and young professionals.
She moved into an efficiency apartment near campus to keep rent manageable while finishing her degree.
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(US) bachelor apartment.
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An Australian term for a bedsit or studio flat — a single small room that functions as bedroom, living room, and sometimes kitchen all in one. The '-ette' suffix implies smallness and a touch of French-influenced refinement that makes the reality of a cramped rental sound slightly more charming than it is. Flatettes are common in inner-city rental markets and popular with students and young workers who prioritise location over space. Australians use the word with a knowing acceptance of the compromise it represents.