nonresidential
Britishadjective
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not suitable or allocated for residence
nonresidential areas
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not having residence
nonresidential customers
Example Sentences
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Not counting data centers, total investment into both existing and new nonresidential structures has barely budged since 2020, while data-center investments have soared.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
In Hong Kong, weak demand and over-supply of nonresidential properties continued to put downward pressure on rental and capital values, despite an observed improvement in local sentiment, it said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
C Strip malls and other nonresidential land can be converted to open spaces such as tennis and basketball courts that slow a fire’s spread and provide emergency refuge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
For example, people sometimes live at a place of business, which would be considered a nonresidential address.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
The Government will continue to expedite the flow of key building materials, to limit nonresidential construction, and to give financial support where it will do the most good.
From State of the Union Address by Harry S. Truman
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