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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


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There are tens of thousands of residential builders in America, and the annual median number of new housing starts among members of the National Association of Homebuilders is six.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

You’ll need to input your last name, birth date, the house number of your residential address and ZIP Code.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

On Monday, a man answering the door at the residential Brooklyn address listed on the company’s corporate filings who appeared to be Bendet denied he was him, said he couldn’t help and closed the door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

She questioned why a facility containing explosives had been allowed to operate close to residential areas, saying families of those killed would not be satisfied unless the authorities provided a full explanation.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Now their house has an entrance on Dart, the residential address, and another one on Earhart Boulevard.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers



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