dwelling
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A place where a person lives, such as a house or apartment.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
home
residence
Usage notes
"Dwelling" is a formal word, more common in legal or written English than in everyday speech.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old stone _____ had been in the family for generations."
Answer: dwelling
In your own words, what does "dwelling" mean?
A place where a person lives, such as a house or apartment.
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