residential
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes an area where there are mostly houses and apartments rather than offices or factories.
adj.relating to or designed for people to live in; specifically used for urban areas zoned for housing rather than commerce or industry.
Simple“The speed limit is lower here because it is a residential street with many families.”
In context“The city council rejected the proposal for a new shopping mall, arguing that it would disrupt the quiet character of the surrounding residential neighbourhood.”
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.describes a job, course, or school where you live at the place where you work or study.
adj.requiring or providing living accommodation on the premises of an institution or place of employment.
Simple“She applied for a residential course so she could focus on her studies without commuting.”
In context“The university offers a residential summer programme where students live in the dormitories and participate in evening seminars.”
UsageOften used to describe care facilities, schools, or intensive training programmes.
Synonymslive inboarding - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a trip, often for school or work, where people stay together in a building for a few days.
n.a period of time spent staying at a facility for a specific purpose, such as a school trip or a team-building retreat.
Simple“The year six students are going on a three-day residential to an outdoor activity centre.”
In context“The company organised a weekend residential to help the new management team build stronger professional relationships.”
Synonymsretreatfield trip
Usage residential property · residential area
“A number of house were destroyed by a fire in Stourbridge, with officials saying it is thought the fire started in nearby grassland before spreading to a residential area.”
“When an Air India plane heading to London crashed in a residential area of the Indian city of Ahmedabad, just seconds after take off, it killed all but one onboard.”