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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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for abode

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Noun

Per The Guardian, Harry specifically requested police protection outside of royal residences to ensure his family's safety.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

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From here the route winds south past the town of Telluride, with its legendary skiing and film, jazz and bluegrass festivals, and out to Mesa Verde National Park, where Puebloan people carved gorgeous cliff dwellings in the buttes and gorges.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
The owner has subsequently been unable to occupy or rent the dwelling, and her only recourse has been to price it below market value and attempt to sell.

— Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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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

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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

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Several days of extreme heat and severe storms culminated in a partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey on July 6.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still one of the most popular athletes in the world and even if his presence on the Portuguese national team is cause for international debate, a player like Folarin Balogun has no place in any paragraph with Ronaldo.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The reason grocery prices seem all over the place is because every food product and industry is different.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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