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
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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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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
That home was the first residence that the couple had bought together after renting in Eagle Rock.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Saying Goodbye to Jimmy Carter: See All the Moving Photos from the Former President's Funeral Services
Carter’s funeral proceedings began on Jan. 4, and will conclude at the Carter residence, where he will be buried in a private ceremony.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The four-acre Red Mountain residence was previously owned by a fellow billionaire, Thomas Peterffy, and sports 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residence. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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