In terms of housing, what is a flat?

Answer by  user21 (361)

A flat normally refers to a single story housing unit, or apartment. It can be a studio apartment or have partitioned rooms.

Answer by  AJ28 (22)

A flat is another term for an apartment. The term "flat" is commonly used in Europe. They are generally one floor with a bedroom, common room, and kitchen.

Answer by  nodame (24)

flat is another term of apartment in British English that is a housing unit that can occupies only part of a building. it can be owned by a owner or occupied by tenants who rented the apartment. Some flat have laundry facilities, outlets for telephones, cable television and parking space.