domicile 1 of 2

noun

ˈdä-mə-ˌsī(-ə)l How to pronounce domicile (audio)
Definition of domicilenext
as in residence
the place where one lives welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be

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domicile

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus

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Recent Examples of domicile
Noun
The domicile was originally called NeoGenesis, but rebranded after OpenAI released ChatGPT and kickstarted the AI boom. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026 Astrologically, Mercury is brilliant and intellectually capable when transiting through its domicile, Virgo. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Sauer said domiciled means people who are lawfully present in the country and have an intent to remain permanently. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domicile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domicile
  1. residence
  2. house
  3. abode
  4. dwelling
  5. roof
  6. lodging
  7. home
Noun
  • At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Each collaborator will contribute to the residence and its month-long calendar of programming.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The gallery’s New York flagship has been located on the Upper East Side since 2014, in a set of historic buildings comprising some 17,500 square feet that formerly housed the National Academy Museum.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Triad is one of the biggest names in chattel mortgages — or a home loan used on a movable abode, where the owner doesn't necessarily own the land underneath.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Just like their first Beverly Hills abode, the home was complete with resort-like grounds.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of abode
Noun
  • By 2024, RealPage controlled roughly 80 percent of the real estate revenue management market for multifamily dwellings and held the keys to datasets from approximately sixteen million rental units nationwide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • After a tumultuous childhood, Crawford’s adult life was filled with dwellings that offered some comfort and stability amid a personal life that was rife with difficulties, ranging from alcoholism to unhappy relationships.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dwelling
Noun
  • Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the city of Limoges, in central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Concept plans call for significant changes to the north, south and west sides of the museum, as well as its roof.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Both include lodging, meals, and therapy sessions, with longer stays offering additional work and follow-up support.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Hotel and lodging, data centers and senior housing lead with double-digit returns.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lodging
Noun
  • Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of home

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