residential

American  

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to residence or to residences.

   a residential requirement for a doctorate.

2. suited for or characterized by private residences.

   a residential neighborhood.

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residential British  

/ ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. suitable for or allocated for residence

   a residential area

2. relating to or having residence

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Other Word Forms

• nonresidential adjective
• pseudoresidential adjective
• quasi-residential adjective
• quasi-residentially adverb
• residentiality noun
• residentially adverb
• unresidential adjective

Etymology

Origin of residential

1645–55; < Medieval Latin residenti ( a ) residence + -al ¹

Example Sentences

For the second pillar, focusing on home protection, advocacy, and financing solutions, Bed Bath & Beyond is currently pursuing the acquisition or development of a residential brokerage network with tens of thousands of agents, Lemonis said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The proposed buyer of the residential, hotel and retail project in bankruptcy proceedings is a partnership led by Kali P. Chaudhuri, whose KPC Development Co. owns and builds commercial properties in California and India.

From Los Angeles Times

The residential market has been dominated for years by cream-colored upholstery, but retailers are now asking for more vibrant colors and patterns—a time-tested signal, she said, that more optimistic days are ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even so, as data centers elbowed into residential areas, complaints about noise and more pushed officials to tighten oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even older college students may have little agency in the technology they use, especially if it’s required for class or residential life.

From Los Angeles Times