flats

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The boy was found on Monday after neighbours in the town of Hagenbach, Alsace, heard "sounds of a child" coming from the van, which was parked in the common area of a block of flats.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

A short walk along an irrigation canal leads to a weathered observation deck rising two stories above a patchwork of saturated flats where saltgrass, iodine bush and cattail take root.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Fire safety guidance, a minimum learning period for learner drivers and a ban on new leasehold flats are also among the issues subject to consultation that are listed on the government website.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Hanako would take out ten flats of thirty eggs—one by one, so as not to break any—and place them near the grill.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata