reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

intransitive verb

1

a

: to be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office

b

: to dwell permanently or continuously : occupy a place as one's legal domicile

2

a

: to be present as an element or quality

b

: to be vested as a right

resider noun

Synonyms

• live

Examples of reside in a Sentence

He resides in St. Louis.

He still resides at his parents' house.

Meaning resides within the text of the poem.

The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.

Recent Examples on the Web

With a price tag north of $2m when new and just 15 Roadsters built, these machines often reside in high-security car caves, and are usually only driven minuscule distances. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

Despite spending his early career days in Atlanta, Georgia, Cooper Jr. resides in Dallas — the lone star city where he was born and raised. —Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 5 July 2025

Hours after the verdict was delivered, Judge Arun Subramanian determined Combs should wait in jail – where he's resided for the past 10 months – until his sentencing. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 July 2025

Ann Feeney resides at Emerald Place, and Barrett visits. —Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French resider, from Latin residēre to sit back, remain, abide, from re- + sedēre to sit — more at sit

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for reside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

1

: to live permanently or continuously

reside in St. Louis

2

: to be present as a part or quality

the power of veto resides in the president

resider noun