abode

noun

ə-ˈbōd How to pronounce abode (audio)
Definition of abodenext
as in residence
the place where one lives welcome to my humble abode

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Recent Examples of abode The five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom ground-entry abode was originally designed by Stanford White in 1893. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 June 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 This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
  1. residence
  2. dwelling
  3. house
  4. home
  5. lodging
  6. roof
  7. place
Noun
  • One residence was damaged and a minor structure was destroyed, according to an incident update.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • The upstairs rooms became residences, while downstairs spaces were rented to small businesses.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of residence
Noun
  • Referred to as the 48-sq-ft model, the towable dwelling is designed by Tiny Tiny Homes, which is a Canadian tiny house builder and charity.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • Office buildings are designed with very different considerations than apartment dwellings.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of dwelling
Noun
  • Authorities wanted to close what some consider a legal loophole allowing cardrooms to offer blackjack and games in which players play against the house.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Bieber recently brought down the house at this year’s Coachella, playing both weekends as the headliner.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Seigler slid headfirst into home and collided with Teel, who had dropped onto a knee slide of his own.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Woodpeckers, owls and raptors are also out and about close to home, but might be harder to spot.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of home
Noun
  • Confirm your lodging has reliable air conditioning, and check whether the region has had recent power blackouts or brownouts that could leave you without it.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Thomas' travel, food and lodging expenses were paid for by the Hoover Institution for speaking at a celebration of conservative economist Thomas Sowell.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2026
Definition of lodging
Noun
  • Martinez acknowledges hiring a crew to repair her wood-frame roof.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The Roof While the roof may seem like the obvious place for storm leaks, the problem usually isn’t the shingles themselves.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The third-place match (bronze medal game) is scheduled for Saturday evening back at Hard Rock in Miami Gardens.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of place

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