residential
adjective
res·i·den·tial
ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 
ˌrez-ˈden(t)-
1
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
Examples of residential in a Sentence
The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Advertisement Court records show Guss’ prior convictions include two strikes for residential burglaries in July 2014 and December 2018.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
That includes dedicating $58 million in this year's budget to complete construction on the 16th Street Mall and Convention Center, attract local businesses to the area and convert downtown commercial buildings to residential units.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 16 July 2024
The small 1,722 square-foot residential property consists of a studio with a living room, mezzanine, terrace, and greenhouse.
—Maghie Ghali, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2024
With plenty of enthusiasm and little disagreement, Fort Worth zoning officials have pushed forward four proposals to remove industrial land bordering residential neighborhoods across the south part of the city.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
That includes dedicating $58 million in this year's budget to complete construction on the 16th Street Mall and Convention Center, attract local businesses to the area and convert downtown commercial buildings to residential units.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 16 July 2024
The small 1,722 square-foot residential property consists of a studio with a living room, mezzanine, terrace, and greenhouse.
—Maghie Ghali, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2024
With plenty of enthusiasm and little disagreement, Fort Worth zoning officials have pushed forward four proposals to remove industrial land bordering residential neighborhoods across the south part of the city.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for residential
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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residential. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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
Medical Definition
residential
adjective
res·i·den·tial
ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl
: provided to patients residing in a facility
residential drug treatment
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