dwelling
/ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dwellings
Meaning · English
A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.
Noun
Examples
The old house served as a dwelling for Albert.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dwelling” mean?
A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.
Is “dwelling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.