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Definition of fourplex

fourplex

/ˈfɔːr.plɛks/
four · plex
Plural:fourplexes
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fourplex Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A residential building divided into four separate apartments or living units, typically each having its own private entrance.

Example

"The young couple bought a historic brick fourplex, planning to live in one unit and rent out the other three."

2

North American A movie theater complex that contains four separate auditoriums or screens.

Example

"Before the massive suburban megaplex opened, locals watched every new release at the downtown fourplex."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American English by combining the number "four" with the suffix "-plex," modeled by analogy on "duplex."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fourplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fourplex
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