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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Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Kirillov, 54, was leaving a residential block on Tuesday when an explosive device hidden in a scooter detonated, killing him and his assistant, officials cited by the Associated Press said.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Kitchen islands and conversation pits may wax and wane, but this residential touchstone remains evergreen.
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As a result, the residential recycling segment of his business is rapidly growing, said Putegnat, 51.
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Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Kirillov, 54, was leaving a residential block on Tuesday when an explosive device hidden in a scooter detonated, killing him and his assistant, officials cited by the Associated Press said.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Kitchen islands and conversation pits may wax and wane, but this residential touchstone remains evergreen.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
As a result, the residential recycling segment of his business is rapidly growing, said Putegnat, 51.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residential. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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