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residence

Definition

  • noun: the state of living in a particular place
  • noun: the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time
  • often used to refer especially to a large and impressive house where an important or wealthy person lives
  • synonyms: domicile, home, abode

Examples

  • ('US') a 'residence hall' = ('Brit') a 'hall of residence' [=a place where students live at a college or university]

  • The Queen was not 'in residence' at the palace when the fire broke out.

  • Birds have 'taken up residence' [=established a home] in the barn.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the headlines in your newspaper. Opposition newspapers- Good evening. Cato? Cato. Monsieur Clouseau's residence. One moment, please. For you. Chief Inspector Dreyfus. Yes, sir? You're back on the force. Come to my office. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther