housing

The definition of housing is shelter, buildings or something else that covers and protects.

(noun)

An example of housing is an apartment building.

See housing in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of providing shelter or lodging
shelter or lodging; accommodation in houses, apartments, etc.: often used attributively: the housing problem
houses collectively
a shelter; covering
Carpentry a space or recess made in a piece of wood so that another piece can be inserted
Mech. a frame, box, etc. for containing some part, mechanism, etc.
Naut. the part of the mast below the main deck

Origin: ME husing

noun

1. an ornamental covering draped over a horse or other animal
2. a decorative saddlecloth
trappings; ornamentation

Origin: < ME house, houce, housing < OFr houce < Frank *hulfti: for IE base see holster

See housing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Buildings or other shelters in which people live: a shortage of housing in the city.
b. A place to live; a dwelling: She came to college early to look for housing.
Provision of lodging or shelter: the housing of refugees; a contract that includes housing.
Something that covers, protects, or supports, especially:
a. A frame, bracket, or box for holding or protecting a mechanical part: a wheel housing.
b. An enclosing frame in which a shaft revolves.
A hole, groove, or slot in a piece of wood into which another piece is inserted.
A niche for a statue.
Nautical
a. The part of a mast that is below deck.
b. The part of a bowsprit that is inside the hull.