domicile 1 of 2

noun

ˈdä-mə-ˌsī(-ə)l How to pronounce domicile (audio)
Definition of domicilenext
as in residence
the place where one lives welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be

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domicile

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus

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Recent Examples of domicile
Noun
The domicile was originally called NeoGenesis, but rebranded after OpenAI released ChatGPT and kickstarted the AI boom. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026 Astrologically, Mercury is brilliant and intellectually capable when transiting through its domicile, Virgo. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Authorities say that many such assets were domiciled in the United States and the United Kingdom. — ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Sauer said domiciled means people who are lawfully present in the country and have an intent to remain permanently. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domicile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domicile
  1. residence
  2. house
  3. abode
  4. dwelling
  5. roof
  6. lodging
  7. home
Noun
  • Court filings allege that Sapov became obsessed with the victim, tracked down their relatives on social media and sent gifts to the victim’s residence.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The rooms Light and airy, spacious, and unwaveringly comfortable, the nine suites bring to mind more luxury residence than hotel, mixing minimalist Kyoto craftsmanship with modern design pieces and contemporary art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • Two Charlotte nonprofits working to keep local residents housed have snagged major grant funding from Bank of America.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The company unveiled its flying car at CES 2025, featuring a modular architecture, which includes a detachable air module housed within the ground vehicle.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Each night, Portia settles upside down beneath its silk abode, alternating prolonged stillness with brief episodes of retinal movements, twitching, and occasional leg curling.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Here the final abode of souls redeemed by Christ in heaven is depicted as an intricate urban environment.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of abode
Noun
  • Architect William Channing Whitney designed the stone-and-brick dwelling in a combination of English Tudor and Beaux-Arts styles.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Instead, the production custom built all of the Budgell family’s dwellings.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dwelling
Noun
  • The best college coaches these days are good on the field but also get people excited enough that the fundraising goes through the roof.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Most of it centered on a life-size reproduction of part of the clock tower on the roof of Wako, a department store in the tony Tokyo neighborhood of Ginza, scarred by a kaiju attack.
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Mark and Dawn Greksa have transformed the historic property into the Royal Gorge Mansion, home to a fine-dining restaurant called Antithesis, overnight lodging and, soon, an events venue.
    — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Visitors are not permitted without reservations at accredited lodgings—no more sleeping overnight on the sand.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of lodging
Noun
  • The subsequent death of Maricarmen, as the woman became known, solidified her as a symbol of Spaniards who can't dream of owning a home.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Average peak demand savings reached 16,592 kilowatts per event, equivalent to the peak electricity needs of approximately 4,150 homes.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of home

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