in residence

phrase

: engaged to live and work at a particular place often for a specified time

poet in residence at a university

Examples of in residence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That fee would go to Qonnect LLC, a consulting firm owned by Raki McGregor, who served as the district’s chief executive in residence last year. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Today, big organizations and governments should have artists in residence and maybe even on the board. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

Anna Handler will serve as conductor in residence for the next three years, starting with the 2026-27 season. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above