B2adjectiveurbanhome
US/ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/
UK/ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/
used for people to live in, rather than for business or industry
In context
They moved to a quiet residential area on the edge of town.
The council refused to allow a factory in a residential street.
Residential property prices have risen sharply this year.
Words that go with residential
adjective + noun
- residential areaThis is a safe residential area with many parks.
- residential streetTrucks are not allowed on residential streets.
- residential propertyHe invests in residential property.
- residential neighborhoodThe hotel is in a quiet residential neighborhood.
- residential careHer grandmother now lives in residential care.
- residential developmentA new residential development is planned near the river.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a resident areaCorrect: a residential area