residential
word
Definition
Relating to places where people live, such as houses or apartments, instead of places used for business or industry.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective before nouns like 'area', 'building', 'neighborhood'. Not used for places like offices or factories. Often contrasts with 'commercial' or 'industrial'.
Spanish: residencialPortuguese (BR): residencialPortuguese (PT): residencialChinese (Simplified): 住宅的Chinese (Traditional): 住宅的Hindi: आवासीयArabic: سكنيBengali: আবাসিকRussian: жилойJapanese: 住宅のVietnamese: dân cưKorean: 주거의Turkish: konut - yerleşimUrdu: رہائشیIndonesian: perumahan
Example Sentences
The city has many new residential neighborhoods.
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This building is for residential use only.
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He lives in a residential area near the park.
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After dark, the residential streets are quiet and peaceful.
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They turned the old factory into a residential complex.
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Finding parking in a crowded residential neighborhood can be a nightmare.
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