residence
/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: residences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
Noun
Examples
Johnson took up his residence in London.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house or an apartment therein.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tòa nhà hoặc phần của tòa nhà được sử dụng làm nhà
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “residence” mean?
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
Is “residence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.