residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl How to pronounce residential (audio)
ˌrez-ˈden(t)-
Synonyms of residentialnext
1
a
: used as a residence or by residents
residential property
b
: providing living accommodations for students
a residential prep school
2
: restricted to or occupied by residences
a residential area/street/neighborhood
3
: of or relating to residence or residences
residential customers
residential insurance policies
4
: provided to patients residing in a facility
residential drug treatment
also : being a facility providing such treatment
a residential treatment center
residentially
ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce residential (audio)
ˌrez-ˈden(t)-
adverb

Examples of residential in a Sentence

The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.
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In Vinnytsia, a city in central Ukraine, at least six people were injured when a Russian drone struck a residential building, according to the state emergency service. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Maps show the area is residential, with a mix of apartments and townhomes. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 Down the street, the bystander’s cellphone video shows the Durango pass the Tahoe, which has tinted windows, on a residential street. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Nearly 1,200 people were killed when Hamas attacked army bases, residential communities and an outdoor music rave — and 251 people were taken hostage back to Gaza. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residential

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of residential was in 1654

Phrases Containing residential

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Kids Definition

residential

adjective
res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl How to pronounce residential (audio)
1
: used as a residence or by residents
a residential hotel
2
: suitable for or containing residences
a residential neighborhood
3
: of or relating to residence or residences
4
: provided to patients staying in a facility
residential treatment
residentially
-ˈdench-(ə-)lē How to pronounce residential (audio)
adverb

Medical Definition

residential

adjective
res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl How to pronounce residential (audio)
: provided to patients residing in a facility
residential drug treatment

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