residential
adjective/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
Frequency rank: #2,698 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to areas where people live in houses or apartments.
Example sentence
The neighborhood is primarily made up of residential areas with houses and apartments.
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