residential area

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.

The incident has left city officials scratching their heads as to how the creature crossed the 210 Freeway and decided to plop down in a heavily populated residential area surrounded by major streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The Santa Monica Police Department responded to the sighting near a residential area near 14th and Montana streets, according to a police department social media post.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

Saks was among the first large retailers to locate in what was then primarily a residential area, not far from the Vanderbilt and Astor mansions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

There was a large residential area filled with the people’s thatched homes.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis