transient housing
nounUK /ˈtræn.zi.ənt ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
US /ˈtræn.ʃənt ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
A place where people stay for just a short time before moving somewhere else.
The city opened transient housing for families who lost their homes in the storm.
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2. Housing provided by a government or charity for people who need a place to stay while they look for permanent homes.
The nonprofit runs transient housing for veterans.
3. Short-term rental units used by travelers or workers who stay only briefly.
The neighborhood has several buildings used as transient housing for seasonal workers.
4. A building or set of rooms meant for brief stays rather than long-term living.
The old hotel was converted into transient housing for people in transition.