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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The average rate for US residential electricity is up more than 6% over the past year, according to the EIA. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Hotel Valverde is a great option for anyone wanting a hospitable, residential-like stay near the action. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 Two people were killed as a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building in the Saratov region east of Samara, local. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Throughout July, Ukrainian sources reported Gerberas striking civilian and industrial infrastructure across Chernihiv Oblast, including gas stations, grain elevators, energy facilities, and residential buildings. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 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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