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

January’s economic growth was driven by goods producers, mining, oil and gas extraction, and construction, including residential building.

From The Wall Street Journal

The legislation prohibits the use of residential properties "specifically for the placement of ashes" as well as the burial of remains outside of cemeteries and areas where ecological burial is legal.

From BBC

On Friday, he flipped his Range Rover on a quiet residential street on Florida's Jupiter Island and the world was treated to another dishevelled mugshot of one of sport's most famous faces.

From BBC

Plans for the historical site which overlooks the English Channel included a five-star hotel and innovation park with leisure, cultural, hospitality and residential uses to be completed in phases.

From BBC

On a leafy residential stretch of North London dubbed Billionaires’ Row, Saudi royals and wealthy Russians have long come shopping for high-end real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal