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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Custom furnishings, convenient technology, and an Asian-meets-European style (reflected in touches like textured paneling and silk-thread wallpaper) give the accommodations an intimate, residential feel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Even still, the Russian munitions that did make it through on Tuesday damaged several high-rise residential and commercial buildings in Kyiv, sparking fires and burning cars on the streets.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Additionally, a jury found Pasqual guilty of first-degree residential burglary and multiple counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiance's, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
All proceeds from the sale of these works will go directly to the camp, a free, residential summer camp near Ferndale, serving youngsters 9-14, particularly those who are disadvantaged or at-risk.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Even still, the Russian munitions that did make it through on Tuesday damaged several high-rise residential and commercial buildings in Kyiv, sparking fires and burning cars on the streets.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Additionally, a jury found Pasqual guilty of first-degree residential burglary and multiple counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiance's, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
All proceeds from the sale of these works will go directly to the camp, a free, residential summer camp near Ferndale, serving youngsters 9-14, particularly those who are disadvantaged or at-risk.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 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 8 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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