dweller
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s probably helpful to note that I’m a city dweller and haven’t owned a car since 2018, so this isn’t a straightforward “just hop in the car” situation.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026
The self-confessed "urban dweller" admitted setting off with a tent, stove and a blow-up pillow was a daunting prospect.
From BBC • May 4, 2025
In more than half of U.S. states, an apartment dweller would expect to spend three or more years saving for a down payment, according to the report.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2025
“If you’re a homeowner or an apartment dweller, you are not allowed to hoard, causing hazards to your neighbors,” said Yoo.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
The Near East became the cradle of civilization: to be civilized, after all, means to live as a citizen, a town dweller.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.