residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 

ˌrez-ˈden(t)-

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

residentially

ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

ˌrez-ˈden(t)-

adverb

Examples of residential in a Sentence

The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tennessee Tennessee recently changed its requirement for when residential care facilities may begin conducting absentee voting. —Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024

Number of Blades Most residential outdoor ceiling fans come with anywhere from two to five blades; however, fewer blades doesn’t necessarily mean less power. —Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing residential

• co-residential
• residential college

Kids Definition

residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl 

1

: used as a residence or by residents

a residential hotel

2

: suitable for or containing residences

a residential neighborhood

3

: of or relating to residence or residences

4

: provided to patients staying in a facility

residential treatment

residentially

-ˈdench-(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl 

: provided to patients residing in a facility

residential drug treatment