flophouse
2 synonyms for flophouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A very cheap, run-down hotel or boarding house, usually with shared sleeping quarters.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dosshouse
Etymology
From flop + house, originally hobo slang for a cheap place to sleep.
Full origin of flophouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “flophouse” mean?
The word “flophouse” means a very cheap, run-down hotel or boarding house, usually with shared sleeping quarters. In plain terms, a cheap, low-quality lodging house.
How do you pronounce “flophouse”?
“Flophouse” is pronounced FLOP-hows (/ˈflɒphaʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “flophouse” in a sentence?
Here is “flophouse” used in a sentence: “He spent the night in a flophouse downtown.”
What part of speech is “flophouse”?
“Flophouse” is a noun.
