residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl How to pronounce residential (audio)
ˌrez-ˈden(t)-
1
a
: used as a residence or by residents
b
: providing living accommodations for students
a residential prep school
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
residentially adverb

Examples of residential in a Sentence

The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.
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The church building, circled by a parking lot and a large lawn, is near residential areas and a Jehovah’s Witness church. Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025 The firm even signed a handful of retail tenants and was talking about plans for future residential towers. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 The study set up decibel readers at four residential locations in the core of downtown. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025 For lunch, head north to Miraflores, Lima’s residential and upscale shopping district. Marisol Mosquera, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for residential

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of residential was in 1654

Cite this Entry

“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residential. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

residential

adjective
res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl How to pronounce residential (audio)
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
residentially adverb

Medical Definition

residential

adjective
res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl How to pronounce residential (audio)
: provided to patients residing in a facility
residential drug treatment

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