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abode

noun

ə-ˈbōd

Definition of abode

as in residence

the place where one lives welcome to my humble abode

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Recent Examples of abode Nestled across the street from the iconic Chateau Marmont, Braun’s abode was abuzz with soccer enthusiasts and Hollywood insiders alike, including Paris Hilton, Vas Morgan, Romeo Beckham, Dove Cameron, and Jordan Barrett. — Vogue, 6 July 2026 Greyfield Inn, the sole commercial property on the island, was formerly the private abode of the Carnegie family, who have served as stewards of the island since the 1880s. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Surrounded by wide open expanses of the Santa Monica Mountains, this modern abode has a direct connection with its surroundings via the sliding doors and casement windows that swing open to beckon in fresh air and sunlight. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 On the other hand, Dunaway and her tart-talking sidekick, Brenda Vaccaro, seem to be having the time of their lives as mistresses of the shades of darkness (their ramshackle abode is a funhouse Ghost Train ride festooned with skeletons, spiders and tattered netting). — Arthur Knight, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abode

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Noun

Vehicle stops were not always a major component of the agency’s actions, experts told CNN, as agents would typically take people into custody from a local jail or a targeted location, such as a residence or workplace.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
At the top of the residence, a rooftop deck offers 360-degree panoramas stretching from the Santa Monica Pier and Catalina Island to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of residence

Noun

The dwelling comes with a private deck with its own entrance and an additional guest suite with a bathroom in the basement.

— India Roby, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Both sites are considered sacred by Native Americans, marked by cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and scenic canyons, as well as by burial sites and ancestral villages.

— News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026

Definition of dwelling

Noun

Two Indian tourists picked her up and took her to a guest house, where another eight men were waiting, all of them drunk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Natalie Boren, an executive VP at recruiter Career Group Companies, responsible for fashion staffing, is surprised how many interviewees cannot muster basic information about a fashion house’s most recent work — or even the creative director’s name.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

Definition of house

Noun

The state’s lawsuit focuses on communication and procedural issues, alleging that Jackson County did not follow the proper legal steps notifying homeowners before raising home values by upwards of 15% per parcel.

— Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Torrential rains caused flash floods that swamped homes, washed out bridges and led to water rescues in West Virginia, authorities said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of home

Noun

Iceland has fewer lodging hubs within the path of totality, which crosses Reykjavik, the Reykjanes Peninsula, Snæfellsnes, and part of the Westfjords.

— Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Elaine Forbes, 53, was charged Tuesday with one count of prowling on private property, two counts of lodging without an owner’s consent and one count of petty theft, according to Marin County Superior Court records.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of lodging

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Along with several classrooms and workspaces, the building will be a model for modern green architecture, featuring a geothermal HVAC system and a roof capture system to repurpose rainwater.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
At present, the building’s roof work is nearing completion, district spokesperson Nicole Eimer said.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of roof

Noun

Now comes the ultimate test of trying to earn a place among Europe’s elite in the Champions League group stage.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
For now, the stars of the series see Louis and Lestat’s reunion as definitive, a culmination of all the tumult required to get to a place where Louis can declare his love and Lestat can accept it.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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