residence

noun

res·​i·​dence ˈre-zə-dən(t)s How to pronounce residence (audio)
ˈrez-dən(t)s,
ˈre-zə-ˌden(t)s
Synonyms of residencenext
1
a
: the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time
b
: the act or fact of living or regularly staying at or in some place for the discharge of a duty or the enjoyment of a benefit
2
a(1)
: the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn
(2)
: domicile sense 2a
b
: the place where a corporation is actually or officially established
c
: the status of a legal resident
3
a
: a building used as a home : dwelling
b
: housing or a unit of housing provided for students
4
a
: the period or duration of abode in a place
b
: a period of active and especially full-time study, research, or teaching at a college or university
Phrases
in residence
: engaged to live and work at a particular place often for a specified time
poet in residence at a university

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Examples of residence in a Sentence

He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex. They were granted residence in this country.
Recent Examples on the Web So far, the museum has hosted 12 residences featuring emerging artists, curators, gallerists, and archivists, as well as documentary screenings, exhibitions, and concerts. —Mazuba Kapambwe, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024 The two couples went to the vice president's residence for coffee, tea and traditional pan de bono (Colombian cheese bread) before exchanging welcome gifts. —Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024 That project would convert the office spaces in the old tower into residences. —George Avalos, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024 There are eight residences spread across the property, along with an office, multiple barns, agricultural outbuildings, and corrals for the livestock. —Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for residence 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of residence was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing residence

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residence

noun
res·​i·​dence ˈrez-əd-ən(t)s How to pronounce residence (audio)
-ə-ˌden(t)s
1
: the act or state of living or working continuously in a place
physicians in residence in a hospital
residence abroad
2
a
: the place where one lives
b
: the status of a legal resident
3
a
: the period during which a person resides in a place
b
: a period of actual study, research, or teaching at a college or university

Legal Definition

residence

noun
res·​i·​dence ˈre-zə-dəns How to pronounce residence (audio)
1
: the act or fact of living in a place
2
a
: the place where one actually lives as distinguished from a domicile or place of temporary sojourn
a person can have more than one residence but only one domicile

Note: A distinction is usually maintained between domicile and residence based on the relative permanency of a domicile and the intent to make it a principal place of abode. In some contexts, however, such as for determining proper venue domicile and residence are used as synonyms. Similarly residence and domicile are sometimes used as synonyms with regard to the place of incorporation of a business.

b
: a place in which a corporation does business or is licensed to do business
3
: the status of a resident
4
: dwelling

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