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Definitions

residential

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
residentiary
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonresidential
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, energy storage was the fastest-growing business last year for Tesla, which has long supplied batteries for residential and commercial power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Oracle highlighted AI platforms like Opower, which helped residential utility customers save $369 million in 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Others said San Pedro has several alternative residential treatment facilities but almost no other low-cost senior care homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

For instance, residential neighborhoods tend to appear brighter when seen at an angle, while dense city centers often look brighter from directly overhead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 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



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