Word
residential
Phoneticsres·i·den·tial, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃəɫ/
UK/ɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl/
Definitions
01housing area
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.
“The speed limit is lower here because it is a residential street with many families.”
“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
02living on-site
C1 · Advanced Formal
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.
“She applied for a residential course so she could focus on her studies without commuting.”
“The university offers a residential summer programme where students live in the dormitories and participate in evening seminars.”
Usage
Often used to describe care facilities, schools, or intensive training programmes.
03an overnight trip
C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English
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.
“The year six students are going on a three-day residential to an outdoor activity centre.”
“The company organised a weekend residential to help the new management team build stronger professional relationships.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “residential” in context.
Adjective
01. residential area
“The city council decided to lower the speed limit to thirty kilometers per hour in this residential area.”
adj + noun
02. residential property
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Other students under the age of 25 who are heading to a residential college or university this autumn for the first time can also contact a participating pharmacy.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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