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.

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While speaking to Entertainment Weekly earlier this month, the Duffer Brothers teased that much of the season will take place in the frightening dimension where Vecna resides. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025

People residing on private property, like in someone’s garage, shed, yards or lots without that landowner’s permission will be required to immediately vacate the property. —Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025

Within them, not only darkness, but stores of volatile compounds and ices from our Solar System’s ancient history likely reside. —Big Think, 21 Nov. 2025

The judge imposes a compromise on Andersen's bail The prosecutor shared concerns with Boone County Superior Court Judge Matthew Kincaid that Andersen could potentially flee to Japan, as his wife's family still resides in the country. —Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 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 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