dwelling
noun
a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home.
dwellings
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pluralof dwelling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Permits for build multifamily dwellings drove the rise, increasing 23.8% during the month, with Ontario leading gains by seven provinces and two territories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
There are multiple structures on the property, including several guest dwellings in addition to the primary abode.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
As the fire raged, mother and son used garden hoses to defend their property as nearby dwellings were torched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The house, which has fascinated generations of commuters, was built in 1963 by Sam Harkleroad, a tinkerer who dotted Marin County with unconventional dwellings before he died in 1993.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Harry sped on, staring around, and soon the dwellings became more numerous; there were gardens of weed around some of them, and he even saw a pet grindylow tied to a stake outside one door.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
