residential

res·i·den·tial

adj
\ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl, ˌrez-ˈden(t)-\

Definition of RESIDENTIAL

1

a : used as a residence or by residents b : providing living accommodations for students <a residential prep school>

2

: restricted to or occupied by residences <a residential neighborhood>

3

: of or relating to residence or residences

4

: provided to patients residing in a facility <residential drug treatment>; also : being a facility providing such treatment <a residential treatment center>

— res·i·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of RESIDENTIAL

1. The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.

First Known Use of RESIDENTIAL

1654

Rhymes with RESIDENTIAL

differential, inessential, influential, nonessential