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noun

ˈdwe-liŋ How to pronounce dwelling (audio)
Definition of dwellingnext
as in residence
the place where one lives the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth

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verb

present participle of dwell
1
as in staying
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France

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2
as in living
to have a home the widow dwells in the valley by herself

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Recent Examples of dwelling
Noun
Built in 1939, the dwelling’s traditional facade, with gable dormers and white picket fencing, sets the tone for interiors by local design firm KKD that feel rustic and modern at once. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 Ibrahim said there was a four-bedroom apartment, a two-bedroom unit and a pair of three-bedroom dwellings. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
So when the couple decided to add an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, next to their home in Northeast Los Angeles, the price tag stunned them. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Their diet consists primarily of insects and other soil-dwelling creatures, including earthworms and grubs. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dwelling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
  1. residence
  2. staying
  3. living
  4. abode
  5. remaining
  6. residing
  7. house
  8. waiting
Noun
  • When deputies went to the residence, Kreuzer and the woman’s vehicle were gone.
    — Daniel Hunt August 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Anne Arundel County fire officials said the owner of the residence was working on the home's HVAC system when a propane line was accidentally cut.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • Those staying at Villa M Margherita will have their own personal chef on speed dial.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sanctioning outgoings proved equally difficult, with Edson Alvarez and Soungoutou Magassa staying despite wanting to leave.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of staying
Verb
  • There’s a world of difference between a living brain and a dish of cells, and PTBP1 does more than just prevent astrocytes from doing a nerve cell’s job.
    — Mike McRae August 30, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Water safety should not be ignored by those seeking cool respite from hot weather or city living.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of living
Noun
  • Because the Court lacked a permanent abode, Marshall read out the ruling from the steps outside Stelle’s Hotel, on Capitol Hill.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cleaved to a cliff with 180-degree views of the sea, the 9,600-square-foot abode flows across three levels, connected via both an elevator and a statement staircase.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of abode
Verb
  • Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division contenders.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The remaining allocation has also drawn intense interest from the market.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • The programs may look different from campus to campus, with some mascots living with their handlers as family pets, others residing in campus habitats or on private farms, and some receiving daily care from veterinary teams and student caretakers.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • O’Donnell confirmed that Alan Smith had once lived at the house but wasn’t residing there when the violence occurred Sunday.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of residing
Noun
  • The house is in full expansion mode, said Elie Saab Jr, vice chairman and CEO of the Elie Saab Group.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Fall summons the urge to nest, and as temperatures drop, so does the desire to leave the house.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Imagine Bret’s surprise to find Robert waiting for him on his bed, having been questioned again thanks to Bret’s accusations.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The same goes for those who are waiting for an important email or clear response — give it a minute.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of waiting

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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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