dwelling — A place where someone lives; a residence or home. It can refer to any type of building or structure used as a place of habitation.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A place where someone lives; a residence or home. It can refer to any type of building or structure used as a place of habitation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdwelɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's dwelling was surprisingly well-decorated, complete with mood lighting and a mini-fridge for his midnight snacks.
- Many city dwellers dream of owning a countryside dwelling where they can escape the urban noise.
- The archaeologists discovered ancient cliff dwellings that had been abandoned for centuries.
dwelling
NOUN[/ˈdwelɪŋ/]
A place where someone lives; a residence or home. It can refer to any type of building or structure used as a place of habitation.
A place where someone lives; a residence or home. It can refer to any type of building or structure used as a place of habitation.
This dwelling has stories worth telling, making every tale compelling!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dwellan' meaning 'to lead astray' or 'to wander.' Over time, the meaning shifted to 'to remain' or 'to reside,' and with the '-ing' suffix, it became a noun meaning 'a place where one lives.'
Breakdown
dwell (to reside, live) + -ing (noun suffix indicating place or result of action)
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📝Examples
“The vampire's dwelling was surprisingly well-decorated, complete with mood lighting and a mini-fridge for his midnight snacks.”
“Many city dwellers dream of owning a countryside dwelling where they can escape the urban noise.”
“The archaeologists discovered ancient cliff dwellings that had been abandoned for centuries.”
“His underwater dwelling was perfect until he realized he forgot to install Wi-Fi.”
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