dwelling

[ dwel-ing ]
/ ˈdwɛl ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Origin of dwelling

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at dwell, -ing1

SYNONYMS FOR dwelling

See house.

OTHER WORDS FROM dwelling

mul·ti·dwell·ing, noun, adjective

Words nearby dwelling

dweeb, dweeby, dwell, dwell on, dwell time, dwelling, dwelling house, dwelling place, dwelt, dwem, dwi
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Words related to dwellings

residence, habitat, abode, dump, house, habitation, domicile, haunt, quarters, pad, den, lodging, castle, establishment, residency, digs, commorancy

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British Dictionary definitions for dwellings

dwelling
/ (ˈdwɛlɪŋ) /

noun

formal, literary a place of residence
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