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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Though that setup varies by region, local governments often do actually need people's help to protect their limited residential water supply. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Through the legislation, Gary must post and annually update the average value per square foot for residential properties and the average value per acre for commercial plots. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 The iconic ballpark, which opened in 1914, has long been known as an unpredictable venue, given its proximity to Lake Michigan and location in a dense residential neighborhood. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2026 And now Jacopo—who is on the business rather than creative side—is one of five partners steering the architectural studio into the next era, with global hotel, retail and residential projects from Sicily to Shanghai. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 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

Rhymes for residential

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Browse Nearby Words

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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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