Synonyms

dwelling

American

[dwel-ing] / ˈdwɛl ɪŋ /

noun

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

dwelling British

/ ˈdwɛlɪŋ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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Arches run throughout the dwelling, from the curved front door to the arched doorways that lead from one room into the next in many of the main living areas.

From MarketWatch

The “Crazy in Love” singer and the rapper, 55, reportedly took out a $57.75 million mortgage on the sprawling dwelling, which they picked up in 2017, which was first reported by the Daily Mail.

From MarketWatch

This expands on a previous law requiring buildings with dwelling units to maintain adequate heating and hot water.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Bingham said Mrs Light's statutory declaration stated she moved into the annex in December 2019 "despite the occupier of that dwelling being the applicant's son".

From BBC

Now, it appears as though those conditions have been met as property records reveal that Holiday sold the dwelling for $6.69 million on Dec. 22.

From MarketWatch

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