residential

Definition

  • adjective: containing mostly homes instead of stores, businesses, etc.
  • adjective: used as a 'residence' or by 'residents'

Examples

  • The bottom floor of the building is for 'nonresidential' use and the top two floors have apartments.

  • The company offers insurance for commercial and 'residential' customers.

  • The company installs security systems in 'nonresidential' buildings.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) in our sub-prime department last year, But those losses, will be contained at only five percent! Now In our residential sector... Mark, it's not a Q&A! of those variable rate-packages were gobbled up by the I have a question please! Sir, the Q&A is after my statement, (..)
    2015 The Big Short
  • (..) No, eh no. The bank owns our hedge-fund We're not really a part of it, we invest in financial service companies. We're trying to understand the residential mortgage business. How many loans do you write each month? I don't know, about six What was it four years ago? Ten.... but maybe fifteen. (..)
    2015 The Big Short