dwelling
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a house, apartment, or other place where a person lives.
n.a building or place of shelter in which people live; a formal synonym for home or residence.
Simple“The old stone dwelling stood alone on the side of the hill.”
In context“The local council is responsible for ensuring that every dwelling in the district meets modern safety and insulation standards.”
UsageOften used in legal, architectural, or official contexts rather than casual conversation.
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
v.the act of living in a specific place.
v.the state of residing or inhabiting a particular location.
Simple“The story tells of strange creatures dwelling deep inside the forest.”
In context“The documentary explores the unique challenges faced by communities dwelling in the high-altitude regions of the Andes.”
Synonyms
“If you spend too much time dwelling on this you’ll feel as if you’re in Waiting for Godot.”
“Some neighboring Native groups called the Shoshone the “Grass House People,” after their traditional grass thatch dwellings.”
From Middle English dwellynge, dwellyng (“delay, continuance, abode”), equivalent to dwell + -ing. More at dwell.
From dwell + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.