residential
/ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl ˌrez-ˈden(t)-/ (ame, mw)
residential — adjective
- residentialpositive
- more residentialcomparative
- most residentialsuperlative
1. describes a street, district, or neighbourhood where most of the buildings are p
describes a street, district, or neighbourhood where most of the buildings are private homes, with few shops, offices, or factories
The street where Hari lives is a quiet residential area with no shops or offices.
collocation: residential area
Most of the houses in this residential neighbourhood were built in the 1990s.
collocation: residential neighbourhood
The city council plans to turn old factory land into a new residential zone.
Vinícius prefers a quiet residential street because it is safer for his children.
- suburban
refers specifically to areas on the edge of a city, while 'residential' can apply to any housing area
- neighbourhood
a noun, not an adjective; 'residential neighbourhood' combines both
- commercial
used for areas with shops, offices, and businesses
- industrial
used for areas with factories and warehouses
文法句型
residential + noun (area, street, district, neighbourhood)
be + residential
用法筆記
Used to contrast areas that are mainly for living with commercial or industrial districts. The phrase "residential area" is especially common in real-estate and urban-planning contexts.
常見錯誤
2. describes a structure that is designed or used for people to live in as their ho
describes a structure that is designed or used for people to live in as their home, as opposed to a workplace or commercial space
The old factory was converted into residential apartments for young families.
collocation: residential apartments
A new residential tower is being built next to the river in Liam's town.
collocation: residential tower
The building inspector ruled that the old warehouse could not be used for residential purposes.
Rin just bought a residential property near the train station to be closer to work.
- commercial
for buildings used as shops, offices, or businesses
- industrial
for buildings used for manufacturing or warehousing
文法句型
residential + noun (building, property, apartment, unit)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 describes the area or street; sense 2 describes the building itself. A 'residential building' can exist in a commercial zone.
3. describes a job, position, course, or programme that requires participants to st
describes a job, position, course, or programme that requires participants to stay overnight at the same location where the activity takes place
Christopher attended a two-week residential course on business management at a hotel near the coast.
Selim got a residential job as a caretaker, so he lives right above the school.
collocation: residential job — employer provides accommodation
Many students prefer a residential college where they can sleep and eat on campus.
Élise accepted a residential position at the hospital with a small flat inside.
文法句型
residential + noun (course, job, position, college, school)
用法筆記
Frequently used in education (residential course, residential school, residential college) and employment (residential job, residential position). The key difference from senses 1 and 2 is that this sense involves living AND working/studying in the same place.
4. connected to the place where a person lives, especially when this information is
connected to the place where a person lives, especially when this information is used for official, legal, or administrative purposes
Your residential address is needed when you register for the local library.
collocation: residential address
Sven changed his residential status after moving to a different country.
collocation: residential status
Bao had to show proof of residential qualification to apply for the scholarship.
The immigration form asks for your residential history for the past five years.
- domiciliary
formal/legal term used mainly in official documents; much less common in everyday English
- habitational
very rare; used only in specialist contexts
文法句型
residential + noun (address, status, qualification, permit)
用法筆記
Common in official documents, forms, and legal contexts. Often paired with nouns like 'address', 'status', and 'permit'. In immigration contexts, 'residential status' can mean whether a person is a permanent resident, temporary resident, or citizen.