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residence

1 of 1noun
/ˈrɛ.zɪ.dəns/
Forms:residences
1

a large and imposing house

2

a place where someone lives, typically their home

  • His residence is located in a quiet neighborhood, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • The property will serve as their primary residence for the next few years.
  • After traveling for months, he was excited to return to his residence in the countryside.
  • They decided to make the summer cottage their permanent residence.
  • The historic building was converted into a luxurious private residence.
3

the act of dwelling in a place

4

the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)