residential
adjective
res·i·den·tial
ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 
ˌrez-ˈden(t)-
1
2
: restricted to or occupied by residences
a residential neighborhood
3
: of or relating to residence or residences
4
: provided to patients residing in a facility
residential drug treatment
also
: being a facility providing such treatment
a residential treatment center
Examples of residential in a Sentence
The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.
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The mixed-use housing project, will include shops, offices and more than 2,000 residential spaces.
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Where does Trump's wealth come from? Despite his billions in DJT stock, Trump's original fortune stems from real estate, spanning residential buildings in New York City to golf courses and hotels around the globe.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
The jury awarded $4.6 billion and $97 million to the residential subscribers and commercial establishments, respectively.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
British auto maker Aston Martin has partnered with Saudi Arabian developer Dar Global to design the interiors of luxury homes that are part of a $250 million beachfront residential community on the island which is due to be completed by 2028.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Where does Trump's wealth come from? Despite his billions in DJT stock, Trump's original fortune stems from real estate, spanning residential buildings in New York City to golf courses and hotels around the globe.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
The jury awarded $4.6 billion and $97 million to the residential subscribers and commercial establishments, respectively.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
British auto maker Aston Martin has partnered with Saudi Arabian developer Dar Global to design the interiors of luxury homes that are part of a $250 million beachfront residential community on the island which is due to be completed by 2028.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residential. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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residential
adjective
res·i·den·tial
ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl
1
: used as a residence or by residents
a residential hotel
2
: suitable for or containing residences
a residential neighborhood
3
: of or relating to residence or residences
4
: provided to patients staying in a facility
residential treatment
Medical Definition
residential
adjective
res·i·den·tial
ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl
: provided to patients residing in a facility
residential drug treatment
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