Residential Definition & Meaning

residential
adjective
  1. used or designed for residence or limited to residences; "a residential hotel"; "a residential quarter"; "a residential college"; "residential zoning"
  2. of or relating to or connected with residence; "a residential requirement for the doctorate"

"Residential" in song lyrics

See how residential is used in real songs:

  • "bare essential, back to school and residential"
    Formulatin' Fathers (Need Not Worry + dj DRUMAT!C) — Brighten Up the Sun
  • "Need to get your mind right, 'fore we run in your residential"
    Mr. 3-2 f/ Quest, Troyo — Man Up
  • "Aka the night stalker, bouncing through your residential"
    Mr. Shadow — True Playaz

Usage tips for "residential"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "residential" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for residential to find words that pair well.

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