live-in

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adjective

ˈliv-ˌin 

1

: living in one's place of employment

a live-in caregiver

2

: being or involving people in a romantic or sexual relationship who live together and are not married

a live-in partner

a live-in relationship

live-in noun

plural live-ins

live in

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verb

lived in; living in; lives in

intransitive verb

: to live in one's place of employment : live in another's home

Examples of live-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Kylie Jenner is named in a new lawsuit from her former live-in housekeeper, who claims other staffers at the reality star’s home subjected her to religious and racial discrimination, as well as bullying, and that Jenner failed to act in her defense. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

In 1986, Wesp’s younger brother, Richard, was killed by her mother’s live-in boyfriend. —Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Verb

If your friend is lonely or struggling to establish her identity without her sister living in the house, time with friends and time intentionally getting to know herself will be more productive. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Jeffrey, who lives in San Luis Obispo, was one of the first fans through the gates. —Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for live-in

• aneurin
• crystallin
• eosin
• mandolin
• porphyrin
• underpin
• violin
• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• deerskin