residential
reh-zih-DEHN-shuhl
Residential (adj) means relating to housing or areas where people live, as opposed to business or industry. Example: “They moved to a quiet residential neighborhood.”
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Relating to housing or areas where people live, as opposed to business or industry.
"They moved to a quiet residential neighborhood."
"The zoning laws restrict residential development in that area."
"The council plans to build a new residential street near the park."
How to use residential
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes homes or areas built for living in, not for shops, offices, or factories.
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Common pairings
residential area
residential property
residential zone
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Word forms
- Plural
- residentials
- Comparative
- more residential
- Superlative
- most residential
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nonresidential
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What does “residential” mean?
The word “residential” means relating to housing or areas where people live, as opposed to business or industry. In plain terms, describes homes or areas built for living in, not for shops, offices, or factories.
How do you pronounce “residential”?
“Residential” is pronounced reh-zih-DEHN-shuhl (/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “residential” in a sentence?
Here is “residential” used in a sentence: “They moved to a quiet residential neighborhood.”
What part of speech is “residential”?
“Residential” is an adjective.
Is “residential” a common word?
“Residential” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "residential" and "commercial"?
"Residential" relates to housing or areas where people live. "Commercial" relates to business and trade, and to areas used for shops and offices. A residential neighbourhood is made up of homes, while a commercial district is made up of businesses.
What is the difference between "residential" and "domestic"?
"Residential" describes areas or property used for people to live in, as opposed to business or industry. "Domestic" relates to the home and household, or to a country's internal affairs. A residential area contains homes, while domestic tasks are the chores done within a home.
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