dwelling
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Related Words
See house.
Other Word Forms
- multidwelling noun
Etymology
Origin of dwelling
Example Sentences
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“Although it is regrettable that the extraordinary measure of forcing the sale of Minaj’s dwelling is required, that result is entirely the product of her intransigence in not making payment,” they stated.
From MarketWatch
Hong Kong is well-known for its tiny, densely packed inner-city dwellings, where many public rental housing tenants have, on average, a living space of just 14.1 square metres.
From BBC
Another Altadena project, an accessory dwelling unit, was also completed this month.
From Los Angeles Times
After three months on the market, the price of the dwelling was slashed by $1 million—only to undergo an additional $500,000 price cut six weeks later.
From MarketWatch
This isn’t the only lounging space in the dwelling, the property has another living area on the bottom floor that features carpeted flooring, two windows, and wood crown molding.
From MarketWatch
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