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dwelling

American  
[dwel-ing] / ˈdwɛl ɪŋ /

noun

  1. a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home.

dwelling British  
/ ˈdwɛlɪŋ /

noun

  1. formal a place of residence

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Related Words

See house.

Other Word Forms

  • multidwelling noun

Etymology

Origin of dwelling

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; dwell + -ing 1

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