# co-op

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkoʊˌɒp/

## Definitions
1. A unit of a housing cooperative; a purchased apartment where the apartment owners collectively are responsible for maintenance of common areas and upkeep.
2. Any cooperative, including housing, retail, utility, agricultural, banking or worker cooperatives.
3. Any shop owned by a cooperative.
4. A cooperative game, as opposed to a competitive game or deathmatch.

## Etymology
From cooperative, by shortening.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/co-op