6+ Synonyms for Residence & Similar Words
Definition of residence
- noun
- any address at which you dwell more than temporarily; "a person can have several residences"
- the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president); "he refused to live in the governor's residence"
- the act of dwelling in a place
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "residence"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like abidance, abode, hall can replace "residence" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "residence" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Residence" in song lyrics
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"But red white and blue, ain't our residence"
Al-D f/ Lil' Keke — Hurtin Inside -
"Honestly the day ya wax is in stores taking residence"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, C-Rayz Walz, Rise — The Smackdown -
"Soak to the skin carve, bought majestic residence"
Atoms Family — Streetlamp Confessions
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