reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

intransitive verb

1

a

: to be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office

b

: to dwell permanently or continuously : occupy a place as one's legal domicile

2

a

: to be present as an element or quality

b

: to be vested as a right

resider noun

Synonyms

• live

Examples of reside in a Sentence

He resides in St. Louis.

He still resides at his parents' house.

Meaning resides within the text of the poem.

The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.

Recent Examples on the Web

These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

Towards the end of the tour, the children were invited to hold some of the snakes that reside at the zoo. —Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

Multiple families have resided in the home since the DeFeos and the Lutzs. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025

People can weigh in on these measures if they are registered to vote and reside within the public school district's boundaries at least 29 days before the election. —Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French resider, from Latin residēre to sit back, remain, abide, from re- + sedēre to sit — more at sit

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for reside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

1

: to live permanently or continuously

reside in St. Louis

2

: to be present as a part or quality

the power of veto resides in the president

resider noun