residence

noun
UK: /ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/
US: /ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/

  1. A house or building where someone lives.

    1. My residence is near the park, making it easy to walk.
    2. The ambassador's residence is heavily guarded due to security concerns.

  2. The act of living in a particular place.

    1. Proof of residence is needed to register to vote here.
    2. Her period of residence in France greatly influenced her artistic style.

  3. A large or impressive house.

    1. The old mansion serves as a stunning private residence now.
    2. They transformed the historic building into a luxurious residence.

Synonyms

home dwelling house abode domicile lodging

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "residence" in English means: A house or building where someone lives., The act of living in a particular place., A large or impressive house..

The phonetic transcription of "residence" is /ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/ in British English and /ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "residence": home, dwelling, house, abode, domicile, lodging.

Example usage of "residence": "My residence is near the park, making it easy to walk.". More examples on the page.