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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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Sapporo’s real-estate business owns a portfolio of commercial, office, hotel and residential assets located primarily in Ebisu in Tokyo and Sapporo.

From The Wall Street Journal

David Jones, president of the Institute of Construction Management, says the guidance for multi-storey residential buildings is "loose", "spineless" and "open to interpretation".

From BBC

In 1989, the state passed legislation requiring cities, towns and municipalities to divert at least 50% of their residential waste away from landfills.

From Los Angeles Times

For the first time in six months, the construction sector was lower, dragged down by engineering activities and a third straight month of declined in residential building construction.

From The Wall Street Journal

No casualties were reported and residential buildings were left undamaged.

From BBC