reside

verb

re·​side ri-ˈzīd 

resided; residing

intransitive verb

1

a

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

b

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

c

: to be located or stationed

… the alleles interact intimately, even though they reside on separate chromosomes …

—Paul D. Soloway

2

a

: to exist or be present

… the concept of the space elevator has led to a variety of new ideas, and its value may finally reside in its tendency to provoke such speculation.

—Gregory Feeley

b

: to be vested as a right

the power of the purse resides in Congress

resider noun

Synonyms of reside

• 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

Perhaps most notable this year is the Golden Plunge indoor swimming pool, which was originally constructed around 1926 and still resides under the venue’s floor, empty of water of course. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Like more than 300,00 Haitians across the United States — roughly half of whom reside in Florida — 34-year-old Casou is a recipient of Temporary Protected Status. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

But their long-term backstop likely resides in the minor leagues, with Leo Bernal in Triple A and top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez in Double A. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026

And where does our personal ego, our consciousness, our soul, reside? — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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 1b

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