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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Medium- and lower-density housing would be concentrated on more residential streets farther from the SDSU campus.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
High-end residential bounce houses that approach the size of commercial models can easily fetch $1,000-$2,500.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Carter’s proposal would trim hours at some rec centers and freeze hiring for dozens of open city positions, while adding spending for housing initiatives, including $5 million for office-to-residential housing conversions and $1 million for emergency rental assistance.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Alston is set to be released to a long-term residential program following 90 days in minimum security.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
High-end residential bounce houses that approach the size of commercial models can easily fetch $1,000-$2,500.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Carter’s proposal would trim hours at some rec centers and freeze hiring for dozens of open city positions, while adding spending for housing initiatives, including $5 million for office-to-residential housing conversions and $1 million for emergency rental assistance.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
Alston is set to be released to a long-term residential program following 90 days in minimum security.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residential. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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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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