residential

/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

adj 3noun 1

Collocations

ADJ.

abandoned, comfortable, live, quiet, recommended, suitable, valid

This quiet residential neighborhood is perfect for families with young children.

VERB + RESIDENTIAL

designed, lived, operated, work

The new housing development was designed residential to accommodate families moving into the city.

RESIDENTIAL + NOUN

area, boston, cairo, district, downtown, hotel, installation, life

We're thinking about buying a house in a quiet residential area outside the city.

PREP.

down, in, in, with

The family moved down to a quiet residential area outside the city last year.

ADV.

mainly, only

The neighborhood is mainly residential, with just a few small shops on the main street.

Definitions

adj

Of or pertaining to a place of personal residence or to a location for such places.

They live in a residential neighborhood.

Used as a residence or by residents.

Of or pertaining to residency.

There is a residential requirement for obtaining a marriage license here.

noun

A trip during which people temporarily live together.

The youth group organises annual residentials.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

Antonyms

nonresidential

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

They live in a residential neighborhood.

Wiktionary

There is a residential requirement for obtaining a marriage license here.

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The youth group organises annual residentials.

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This residential area is comfortable to live in.

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This carpet is designed for residential use.

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A factory is not suitable for a residential district.

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