Residential

/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

relating to or consisting of residences or homes.

The city approved the development of a new residential neighborhood to accommodate the growing population.

designed for people to live in rather than for business or industrial purposes.

The area is primarily residential, featuring single-family homes and parks.

pertaining to a place that provides accommodations for people to stay, often temporarily, such as in boarding schools or elder care facilities.

The school offers a residential program for students who live far away.

characterized by private homes and family living.

Street improvements are needed in the residential sections of the town.

referring to a zoning classification that allows for homes to be built and inhabited.

The proposed zoning change would convert the empty lot into a residential area.

From Latin 'residens', which means to sit back or remain.

residential neighborhood

An area where people live, typically containing houses.

residential property

Real estate that is used for living purposes.

residential community

A community primarily consisting of homes.

residence

A place where someone lives.

inhabitant

A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

homestead

A house, especially a farmhouse, and outbuildings.

Resi

We're moving to a new resi next month.

Rents

The rents around here are pretty high for residential areas.