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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

The Old House at Peace Field was built in 1731 and was the Adams family residence for four generations.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 July 2026
The town became aware of the business after the Isom family held two yard sales at their residence in June.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of residence

Noun

With plans to make New York City his primary home, the Good Will Hunting star listed the dwelling in January 2021 for $21 million.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Survey respondents said their dwellings stayed oppressively hot even at night because overcrowding and poor construction trapped the heat.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 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

Noun

Robinson described the ceremony as a place where people could see those working throughout Kansas City’s Black business, creative and community spaces.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Those pledges defined their formative years, shaping expectations about their country’s trajectory and their place within it.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

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