dwelling

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  1. noun A place to live in; an abode.

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  • The site of his dwelling was a commanding one, and gave from the south front an extensive view of the country about it and of Long Island Sound. —  The Project Gutenberg eBook of James Fenimore Cooper by Thomas R. Lounsbury
  • In all other aspects, the dwelling was a typical Geg dwelling—the furniture was functional and made out of whatever material the Gegs could find, there were no frivolous decorations. —  Death Gate Cycle 1 - Dragon Wing
  • The mortgage servicer will check to see if the dwelling is your primary residence. —  Inside Bay Area Most Viewed
  • The mortgage lender will check to see if the dwelling is your primary residence. —  White House.gov Agenda Articles Feed
  • The ceramic floor covering as well as stone secured on the bottom of your dwelling are also heated up by the systems. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
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Used in the same context Used in the Same Context

mansion ·  building ·  cottage ·  dwell ·  hovel ·  farmhouse ·  shack ·  habitation ·  tenement ·  inn ·  barn ·  edifice

Used in the same contextWord Family

dwelling:   dwelt ·  dwelled ·  dwell ·  dwells
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  1. from Middle English dwelling, duelling, delay, continuance, an abode, verbal noun of dwellen, dwell.
 

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