C1nounformalurbanhome
US/ˈdwel.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈdwel.ɪŋ/
a house, apartment or other place where people live
In context
The government plans to build 10,000 new dwellings by 2030.
Many families in the city live in cramped dwellings.
Every dwelling in the area must have a smoke alarm.
Words that go with dwelling
adjective + noun
- private dwellingFires are more common in private dwellings.
- new dwellingsThe council approved 200 new dwellings.
- single dwellingThe land is zoned for a single dwelling.
- affordable dwellingAn affordable dwelling is hard to find in the city.
- multi-family dwellingThe tower is a multi-family dwelling.
verb + noun
- build dwellingsDevelopers plan to build dwellings near the station.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
my dwelling is very cozy and warmCorrect: my home is very cozy and warm