residence
noun
res·i·dence
ˈre-zə-dən(t)s 
ˈrez-dən(t)s,
ˈre-zə-ˌden(t)s
1
a
: the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time
b
: the act or fact of living or regularly staying at or in some place for the discharge of a duty or the enjoyment of a benefit
2
a(1)
: the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn
(2)
b
: the place where a corporation is actually or officially established
c
: the status of a legal resident
3
a
: a building used as a home : dwelling
b
: housing or a unit of housing provided for students
4
a
: the period or duration of abode in a place
b
: a period of active and especially full-time study, research, or teaching at a college or university
Examples of residence in a Sentence
He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.
They were granted residence in this country.
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
As OpenAI’s first artist in residence, Reben worked extensively with beta AI technologies for making art.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
The request was granted, and as a result of the subsequent search, detectives confiscated an AR-15-style rifle, a handgun, ammunition, and a ballistic vest from the residence.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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residence
noun
res·i·dence
ˈrez-əd-ən(t)s
-ə-ˌden(t)s
1
: the act or state of living or working continuously in a place
physicians in residence in a hospital
residence abroad
2
a
: the place where one lives
b
: the status of a legal resident
3
a
: the period during which a person resides in a place
b
: a period of actual study, research, or teaching at a college or university
Legal Definition
residence
noun
res·i·dence
ˈre-zə-dəns
1
: the act or fact of living in a place
2
a
: the place where one actually lives as distinguished from a domicile or place of temporary sojourn
a person can have more than one residence but only one domicile
Note: A distinction is usually maintained between domicile and residence based on the relative permanency of a domicile and the intent to make it a principal place of abode. In some contexts, however, such as for determining proper venue domicile and residence are used as synonyms. Similarly residence and domicile are sometimes used as synonyms with regard to the place of incorporation of a business.
b
: a place in which a corporation does business or is licensed to do business
3
: the status of a resident
4
: dwelling
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