abode

noun

\ ə-ˈbōd

Definition of abode

1 : the place where one lives : home were reluctant to leave their lifelong abode Welcome to my humble abode.

2 : a temporary stay : sojourn … if any such dares to continue his abode in a family where his coming was an unauthorized intrusion …— Walter Scott

3 obsolete : wait, delay

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Examples of abode in a Sentence

welcome to my humble abode

Recent Examples on the Web In true Kim fashion, the packaging design is minimalist, neutral-toned, and geometric-shaped, the creative direction of ex-husband Kanye West (and a reflection of the former duo's notable monastery-like abode). — Lindsey Metrus, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 The food delivery service, which dates back to 2014, was previously limited to restaurants within biking/driving distance of your abode. — Francisco Lahoz, PCMAG, 8 June 2022 Seven plush bedrooms, seven full baths and three partial baths account for more than half of the Italian Baroque-style abode, while the rest is dedicated to grand living and dining room spaces, a library, gym, game lounge, media room and office. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 May 2022 The husband and wife in this home longed for a multipurpose office space in the loft area of their Buechel abode. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 31 Mar. 2022 Free up their humble abode with this mountable nesting box that is sold in a pack of four and can fit the largest of hens. — Bianca Rodriguez, Country Living, 19 May 2022 Meanwhile, over at Fez's humble abode, Custer's dropped by for a dangerous chat. — Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 21 Feb. 2022 The 1960s abode in question sits adjacent to Morocco’s Jardin Marjorelle. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 May 2022 Undone, moody florals adorned the spaces, giving life to the raw materials that make up the famous architect's former abode. — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 12 May 2022 See More

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