What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
house
Example
I live in a small house with my family. [house: noun]
Example
They are planning to buy a beach house for their retirement. [house: noun]
Example
She was born and raised in the same house her whole life. [house: noun]
dwelling
Example
The dwelling was a small cabin in the woods. [dwelling: noun]
Example
The government provided temporary dwellings for the homeless population. [dwelling: noun]
Example
The nomadic tribe moved from one dwelling to another depending on the season. [dwelling: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
House is more commonly used than dwelling in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between house and dwelling?
House is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while dwelling is more formal and may not be appropriate for casual conversation.
