residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 

ˌrez-ˈden(t)-

1

a

: used as a residence or by residents

b

: providing living accommodations for students

a residential prep school

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

residentially

ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

ˌrez-ˈden(t)-

adverb

Examples of residential in a Sentence

The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.

Recent Examples on the Web

The mixed-use housing project, will include shops, offices and more than 2,000 residential spaces. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing residential

• co-residential
• residential college

Kids Definition

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

residentially

-ˈdench-(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

residential

adjective

res·​i·​den·​tial ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl 

: provided to patients residing in a facility

residential drug treatment