Dwellings Meaning in English

word · lemma: dwelling

US

ˈdwɛɫɪŋz

DWEL-ingz

UK

dwˈɛlɪŋz

d-WEL-ingz

Definition

Places where people live, such as houses, apartments, or other shelters.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal or written, common in legal, academic, and official contexts. Refers broadly to any living place, not just typical houses. Rare in casual speech; 'homes' or 'houses' are more conversational.

• Spanish: viviendas - hogares
• Portuguese (BR): moradias - residências
• Portuguese (PT): habitações - residências
• Chinese (Simplified): 住所 - 住宅
• Chinese (Traditional): 住所 - 住宅
• Hindi: आवास - निवास स्थान
• Arabic: مساكن - بيوت
• Bengali: বাসস্থান - আবাস - গৃহ
• Russian: жилища - жилые помещения
• Japanese: 住居 - 住まい
• Vietnamese: nơi ở - chỗ ở - nhà ở
• Korean: 주거지 - 거주지
• Turkish: konut - mesken
• Urdu: رہائش گاہیں - مکان
• Indonesian: nơi ở - chỗ ở - nhà ở

Example Sentences

Many people build their own dwellings in rural areas.

basic

The earthquake damaged several dwellings in the city.

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Caves were among the earliest human dwellings.

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High rent forces many families to share small dwellings.

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Most traditional dwellings in this region are made of wood and clay.

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Modern dwellings often include smart home technology.

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