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

Hill raised concerns about the board’s oversight of district spending and its relationships with outside contractors, including consulting arrangements involving former CMS executive in residence Raki McGregor and his company, Qonnect, LLC. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

On Tuesday, Sweetgreen named cookbook author Molly Baz its first chef in residence, the latest in a run of collaborations and menu launches this year. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Over the past couple of decades, many universities and colleges have supported programs for Jewish students, including kosher dining options, campus Hillels and Jewish Greek life, Jewish studies classes, and rabbis in residence. — Ashley Walters, The Conversation, 30 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

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above