residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 

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

ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

ˌrez-ˈden(t)-

adverb

Examples of residential in a Sentence

The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.

Recent Examples on the Web

The manhunt is now called off, and law enforcement officials will focus on increasing their presence in nearby residential areas. —Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2024

At the time, it was considered the most expensive residential transaction in Westchester County history. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024

For example, Gamuda Land is known to have pioneered the addition of a central park with lush trees and lakes in residential townships since its first township development in 1995. —Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Between the lines: The club is focused on the future with its hires and investment in a unique residential youth soccer academy and training facility that's part of the international Right to Dream program. —Kate Murphy, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing residential

• co-residential
• residential college

Kids Definition

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

residentially

-ˈdench-(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl 

: provided to patients residing in a facility

residential drug treatment