Cool MateResidential
UK /["/ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/"]/US /["/ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/"]/
Definition
suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices
In simple words: Related to where people live.
Examples
- a quiet residential area
- a residential language course
- a residential home for the elderly
- residential care for children
Usage notes
Use 'residential' to describe areas or buildings meant for living instead of businesses. It's more appropriate for formal discussions about zoning or real estate than in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'residential' as 'reside' and 'dental' – where people live comfortably like visiting a dentist.
Collocations
- residential area
- residential building
- residential neighborhood
- residential zone
Synonyms
- domestic
- habitation
- housing
- home-related
Antonyms
- commercial
- industrial
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'resident' - the word refers to the places, not the people.
- Overused in contexts not related to living spaces.
- Incorrectly implies luxury instead of general living areas.