residence
The place where someone lives, like a house or apartment.
A place, such as a house or apartment, where a person lives.
The fact that someone lives in a place.
The condition or fact of living in a particular place.
A big or special house where an important person lives.
A large or impressive house, especially one occupied by someone important.
- Base: residence
- Plural: residence, residences
in residence
1Currently staying at a location for purpose
Living at a place now, often for work or study.
- The writer in residence will give a talk tomorrow.
- There are two doctors in residence at the hospital.
official residence
1Home for an official role holder
A home given to someone because of their job, usually an important one.
- The ambassador's official residence is guarded 24/7.
- The prime minister's official residence is in the capital city.
permanent residence
1Home for long-term living
A home where someone plans to live for a long time.
- She applied for permanent residence in Canada.
- This address will be my permanent residence from now on.
place of residence
1Location where someone lives
The exact place where someone lives.
- Please write your current place of residence on the form.
- His place of residence is listed as New York City.
take up residence
1Begin living somewhere long-term
To start living in a place for a long time.
- They took up residence in the countryside after retiring.
- The artist took up residence in Paris for several years.