residence — a person's home, especially a large and impressive one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's home, especially a large and impressive one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezɪdəns/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's residence has 50 rooms and its own golf course.
- My cat thinks my laptop is his official residence.
- She established her residence in Seoul after getting married.
residence
NOUN[/ˈrezɪdəns/]
a person's home, especially a large and impressive one
The ambassador's grand residence welcomes guests with marble columns and warm evening lights.
Presidents leave, but their residence keeps the evidence
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'residence', derived from Latin 'residentia', which comes from 'residere' meaning 'to sit back' or 'to remain'. The word combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'sedere' (to sit).
Breakdown
re- (back) + sed (sit) + -ence (state or quality) = residence (the state of residing or dwelling in a place)
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's residence has 50 rooms and its own golf course.”
“My cat thinks my laptop is his official residence.”
“She established her residence in Seoul after getting married.”
“The ghost's residence happens to be my bathroom at 3 AM.”
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