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tract house

One of numerous houses of similar or complementary design constructed on a tract of land.

tract housing n.

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tract′ house`

a house forming part of a real-estate development, usu. having a plan and appearance common to some or all of the houses in the development.

[1955–60]

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tract house - one of many houses of similar design constructed together on a tract of land

house - a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house"

tract housing - housing consisting of similar houses constructed together on a tract of land

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