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RESIDENCE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Residence.

How to pronounce residence:

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Residence - as a noun

Any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

Example: "A person can have several residences"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abode
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
address
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)

Example: "He refused to live in the governor's residence"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
house
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of dwelling in a place

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abidanceresidency
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actdeedhuman actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A large and imposing house

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hallmansemansionmansion house
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
house
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a primary residence in New York City."
"The ambassador's official residence is a beautiful mansion."
"My grandmother's residence is a cozy cottage in the countryside."
"The wealthy couple owns multiple residences around the world."
"The university provides on-campus residence for students."
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Word Game Points

Is RESIDENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, residence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESIDENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RESIDENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, residence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESIDENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RESIDENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, residence is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESIDENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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