bedsit

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Etymology

Blend of bedroom +‎ sitting room

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɛdˌsɪt/
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Noun

bedsit (plural bedsits)

  1. (British, Ireland) A form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these amenities are more commonly outside the room and shared by several tenants.

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