1
: containing mostly homes instead of stores, businesses, etc.
a residential area/street/neighborhood
2
: used as a place to live
residential property
3
: of or relating to the places where people live
The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.
residential insurance policies
4
a
: providing students a place to live
residential colleges
b
: requiring students to live at a school while taking classes
residential study
a residential course
5
a
: provided to patients who are staying at a place for medical care
residential drug treatment
b
: requiring patients to stay while they are receiving medical care
a residential treatment center
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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/residential. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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