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mixed use
adjective
Definition
Describing developments that combine residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial uses in one area.
In a sentence
“Mixed-use developments are favoured by planners as they reduce car dependency and create vibrant street life.”
Synonyms
multi-usecombined use
Common collocations
- mixed-use development
- mixed-use zoning
- mixed-use building
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