noun
projects
PROJ-ehkts
noun
1
Public, high-density housing developments for low-income residents.
"He grew up in the projects on the city's east side."
How to Use Projects
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common informal term (mainly American English) for public housing developments.
When to use it
Informal; can carry negative connotations depending on tone and context.
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He grew up in the _____ on the city's east side.