flophouse
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms 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
Rare, literary or technical
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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.