Synonyms for

Dwelling

Verb / ˈdwelɪŋ / Another word for dwelling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where someone lives

Synonyms & similar words

inhabit liein consist live dwellinghouse home brood dwell habitation abode domicile populate lie harp residence home house abode lodging apartment flat domicile habitation shelter quarters place pad accommodation habitat nest den

Synonyms by register

Formal

residence habitation abode domicile

Informal

pad digs crib place

Literary

bower lair hearth

Antonyms

homelessness unoccupied abandonment emptiness dispossession transience

Common collocations

  • private dwelling
  • single dwelling
  • dwelling unit
  • dwelling place
  • dwelling house
  • dwelling on
  • dwelling in

Word family

noun dwelling
verb dwell

Usage note

Dwelling is a general term for a place where someone lives. It can refer to anything from a simple hut to a large house. The verb 'dwell' is often used in a more figurative sense, meaning to think or talk about something for a long time.

Example sentences

  1. The birds built a cozy dwelling in the tree.
  2. We moved into a new dwelling last month.
  3. Her dwelling was filled with beautiful artwork.
  4. The cave was a dark and damp dwelling for the bats.
  5. They renovated the old farmhouse into a modern dwelling.

Quotes

  • 'A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of love and dreams.' - Unknown
  • 'Home is where the heart is.' - Pliny the Elder
  • 'I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.' - Maya Angelou

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