Definitions

residential

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings

Synonyms

STRONGEST

residentiary

WEAK

peopled populous uptown urban

Antonyms

STRONGEST

nonresidential

WEAK

commercial

Example Sentences

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In the area around a bridge west of Tehran that was targeted by the United States, an AFP reporter saw a villa and residential buildings with blown-out windows, but no military installations.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Since our initial investigation, BBC Verify has confirmed additional footage that shows there were three separate strikes on a sports hall, a residential area and near an educational centre in Lamerd that day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

First off, if you have downloaded an app that pays you for sharing your internet bandwidth, you are likely part of a residential proxy network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Debris and warped metal which may be munition fragments can also be seen on a street in the residential area.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While the Respectables were putting most of their energies into making ends meet, the Refined were mapping out plans to make the heart of the black residential area a vibrant place to live.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield