Diggings — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

plural noun /ˈdi-giŋz/ dig·gings

Meaning & Definition of Diggings

Diggings (plural noun)

  1. a place of excavating especially for ore, metals, or precious stones
  2. material dug out
  3. quarters, premises

Diggings (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the place where one lives

    "he hasn't been seen around these diggings lately"

    similar: abode, domicile, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, home, house, lodging, pad, place, quarters, residence, roof
    related: accommodations, housing, nest, residency, shelter, bungalow, cabin, casita, chalet, cottage, duplex, ranch, ranch house, saltbox, semi (chiefly British), split level, townhome, town house, tract house, triplex, apartment, apartment house, condo, condominium, flat, tenement, tenement house, walk-up, penthouse, salon, suite, barracks, billet, boardinghouse, dorm, dormitory, flophouse, lodging house, lodgment, room(s), rooming house, castle, château, countryseat, estate, hall, manor, manor house, mansion, McMansion, palace, villa, farmhouse, grange, hacienda, homestead, double-wide, houseboat, house trailer, mobile home, motor home, recreational vehicle, RV, trailer, hermitage, manse, parsonage, rectory, vicarage, hooch (slang), hovel, hut, hutch, shack, shanty

  2. a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place

    "while at Oxford, his diggings were the envy of all the other undergraduates"

    similar: apartment, digs, flat (chiefly British), lodgings, suite, tenement
    related: bed-sitter (British), cohousing, condo, condominium, duplex, duplex apartment, efficiency, efficiency apartment, flatlet (British), floor-through, garden apartment, granny flat (chiefly British), maisonette, penthouse, railroad flat, salon, saloon (chiefly British), studio, studio apartment, triplex, walk-up, gallery, wing, apartment building, apartment house, tenement house

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diggings

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diggings:

Chiefly British: flat
abode, domicile, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, home, house, lodging, pad, place, quarters, residence, roof, apartment, digs, lodgings, suite, tenement

Related Words for Diggings

accommodations, housing, nest, residency, shelter, bungalow, cabin, casita, chalet, cottage, duplex, ranch, ranch house, saltbox, semi, split level, townhome, town house, tract house, triplex, apartment house, condo, condominium, tenement house, walk-up, penthouse, salon, barracks, billet, boardinghouse

Origin & Etymology of Diggings

First known use: 1538

Frequently Asked Questions about Diggings

What does "Diggings" mean?

"Diggings" means a place of excavating especially for ore, metals, or precious stones. As a plural noun, it is defined as: a place of excavating especially for ore, metals, or precious stones. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Diggings"?

Other words for "Diggings" include abode, domicile, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone and home. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diggings" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Diggings"?

There are 109 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Diggings". Common alternatives include abode, domicile, dwelling, fireside, habitation, hearth, hearthstone, home, house and lodging.

How do you use "Diggings" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diggings" in a sentence: "he hasn't been seen around these diggings lately"; "while at Oxford, his diggings were the envy of all the other undergraduates".

Is "Diggings" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Diggings" is a plural noun.

How do you pronounce "Diggings"?

"Diggings" is pronounced /ˈdi-giŋz/ and divided into syllables as dig·gings.

What is the origin of the word "Diggings"?

First known use: 1538.

What is another word for "Diggings" meaning "the place where one lives"?

When "Diggings" (plural noun) means the place where one lives, synonyms include abode, domicile, dwelling, fireside, habitation and hearth.