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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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Hawaii’s largest utility is warning residential customers to brace for a 20% to 30% jump in their electric bills in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Alico, as part of its plan to “become a diversified land company,” was turning 25 percent of its land into—what else—commercial and residential development.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

But some fear the ban could encourage parking in residential streets, while one local guide fears an impact on her business.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The filtration and ventilation specialist targets niche commercial and residential markets, with 13% of revenue from data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

At the bottom they turned sharply, almost colliding with a woman painting at an easel, and kept running until they found themselves on a quiet residential street.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman



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