C1noun 3K

Residence

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrezɪdəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrezɪdəns/"]/

Meaning of Residence

a house, especially a large or impressive one

In simple words: A place where someone lives.

Residence in a sentence

• They recently moved into a new residence near the beach.
• His permanent residence is registered in the downtown area.
• The university provides residence halls for its students.
• She applied for residence status to legally live and work in the country.
• During his residence as ambassador, he focused on strengthening diplomatic ties.

How to use Residence

Used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or discussions about property. Less common in casual conversation; 'home' or 'house' might be preferred in those settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'reside' — when you reside somewhere, that's your residence.

Related words

Collocations with Residence

• desirable
• palatial
• official
• build
• maintain
• change
• long
• permanent
• temporary
• establish
• take up
• permit
• hall
• in residence
• a change of residence
• somebody’s city of residence
• somebody’s country of residence
• long
• permanent
• temporary
• establish
• take up
• permit
• hall
• in residence
• a change of residence
• somebody’s city of residence
• somebody’s country of residence

Synonyms for Residence

• dwelling
• home
• habitation
• abode
• quarters

Opposites of Residence

• transience
• temporary lodging

Common mistakes with Residence

• Using 'residence' incorrectly as a verb
• Confusing it with 'residential', which describes areas not specific to an individual's home
• Overusing in casual speech when simpler words would fit better

Frequently asked questions about Residence

What does Residence mean?

A place where someone lives.

What is the definition of Residence?

a house, especially a large or impressive one

How do you use Residence in a sentence?

They recently moved into a new residence near the beach.

Can you give another example of Residence?

His permanent residence is registered in the downtown area.

What are synonyms for Residence?

Common alternatives include dwelling, home, habitation, abode, quarters.

What is the opposite of Residence?

Opposite meanings include transience, temporary lodging.

What words go with Residence?

It commonly pairs with desirable, palatial, official, build, maintain, change, long, permanent, temporary, establish, take up, permit, hall, in residence, a change of residence, somebody’s city of residence, somebody’s country of residence, long, permanent, temporary, establish, take up, permit, hall, in residence, a change of residence, somebody’s city of residence, somebody’s country of residence.

What are common mistakes when using Residence?

Using 'residence' incorrectly as a verb Confusing it with 'residential', which describes areas not specific to an individual's home Overusing in casual speech when simpler words would fit better

How do you pronounce Residence?

US: /["/ˈrezɪdəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrezɪdəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Residence?

Used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or discussions about property. Less common in casual conversation; 'home' or 'house' might be preferred in those settings.

What CEFR level is Residence?

"Residence" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.