residential
adjective
res·i·den·tial
ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 
ˌrez-ˈden(t)-
1
2
: restricted to or occupied by residences
a residential area/street/neighborhood
3
: of or relating to residence or residences
residential customers
residential insurance policies
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.
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Julian Poyourow lives with his wife on Bently Avenue, in a quiet residential block just yards east of the 15-acre GKN Aerospace facility.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
This being one of London’s most affluent pockets, the vibe is upscale and residential yet still conveniently located to enjoy the best of Central London.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
At least 25% of the residential units built on the site must be reserved for affordable housing, and half of those must be made available to people earning 50% or less of the area median income.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Footage shared by the Irish Independent shows the emergency services evacuating people from burning homes on a residential street as sirens blare in the background.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 June 2026
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
This being one of London’s most affluent pockets, the vibe is upscale and residential yet still conveniently located to enjoy the best of Central London.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
At least 25% of the residential units built on the site must be reserved for affordable housing, and half of those must be made available to people earning 50% or less of the area median income.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Footage shared by the Irish Independent shows the emergency services evacuating people from burning homes on a residential street as sirens blare in the background.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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