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residential

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
residentiary
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonresidential
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The proposals include an aquarium, 15 commercial units across the ground and lower-ground floors, cafés, bars, shops, workspaces, spaces for leisure and events, and around 140 residential apartments on the upper floors.

From BBC

“Because Colombia does not have residential schools similar to what California has, the ability to be fully immersed in language is not present,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

It was Flip’s birthday when the razzia came to that quiet residential street of identical attached homes.

From Literature

Given that many of the factories are close to each other and to residential areas, what precautions are in place in case of fire or an industrial accident?

From The Wall Street Journal

Canada’s residential real-estate market is in a pronounced slump, with house prices down 20% from a peak hit three years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal