residence

[ˈrɛzɪdəns]

residence Definition

• 1. a person's home; the place where someone lives
• 2. the official house or location of a high-ranking public official or dignitary

Using residence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "residence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have lived in this residence for five years.

• Example

  The President's residence is located in the White House.

• Example

  The embassy staff lives in a nearby residence.

• Example

  The new student residence hall is now open.

residence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for residence

• home
• house
• dwelling
• abode
• domicile

Antonyms for residence

• office
• workplace

Idioms Using residence

• take up residence

  to move into a new home or location

  Example

  After graduating from college, she took up residence in New York City.

• in residence

  currently living or staying in a particular place

  Example

  The artist was in residence at the museum for three months.

• close to home/residence

  something that is emotionally or physically near to one's home or personal life

  Example

  The news of the accident hit close to home for the local residents.

Phrases with residence

• permanent residence

  a person's long-term home, typically used for legal or immigration purposes

  Example

  He applied for permanent residence in Canada.

• summer residence

  a vacation home or temporary dwelling used during the summer months

  Example

  The family spends their summers at their beachside residence.

• official residence

  the home or office of a high-ranking public official or dignitary

  Example

  The Prime Minister's official residence is located at 10 Downing Street.

Origins of residence

from Latin 'residentia', meaning 'dwelling'

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Summary: residence in Brief

The term 'residence' [ˈrɛzɪdəns] refers to a person's home or dwelling, as well as the official house or location of a high-ranking public official or dignitary. It can be used to describe a permanent or temporary home, such as 'The embassy staff lives in a nearby residence.' Idioms like 'take up residence' and 'in residence' denote moving or staying in a particular place, while 'close to home/residence' refers to something emotionally or physically near to one's home or personal life.