Synonyms for

Residential

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

Definition

related to or designed for people to live in; used as a place of residence

Synonyms & similar words

nonresidential domestic household home habitational inhabited living occupational populated private settled urban suburban rural civic municipal local community neighborhood district zone

Synonyms by register

Formal

domestic habitable dwelling

Informal

living homey

Literary

hearthside domesticated

Antonyms

commercial industrial business nonresidential public vocational

Common collocations

  • residential area
  • residential building
  • residential district
  • residential property
  • residential street
  • residential zone
  • residential complex

Word family

noun residence
verb reside
adverb residentially

Usage note

Primarily used to describe areas or buildings intended for people to live in, as opposed to commercial or industrial use. Avoid using it to describe individual homes unless referring to a neighborhood or zone.

Example sentences

  1. The new housing development was designed for residential use.
  2. The neighborhood was mainly residential, with some local shops.
  3. The city council approved the construction of a new residential building.
  4. Many residential areas have parks and playgrounds for families to enjoy.
  5. The residential street was lined with trees and well-kept lawns.

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  • "A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams." - Herb Caen
  • "You can't build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you're going to have a strong superstructure." - Gordon B. Hinckley
  • "It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed." - Doe Zantamata

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