Associations to the word «Tenement»

Wiktionary

TENEMENT, noun. A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one
TENEMENT, noun. (legal) any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned
TENEMENT, noun. (figurative) Dwelling; abode; habitation.

Dictionary definition

TENEMENT, noun. A run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras