dwelling
Translation
house, home, residence
Examples
The census collects data on private dwellings.
The census collects data on private dwellings.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ... dwelling)) a house, apartment, or other place of residence. The census collects data on private dwellings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: residence, home, house, abode, habitation
Etymology
From the verb 'dwell' + the suffix '-ing', used to form nouns.
Memory Tips
A 'dwelling' is a place where one is 'dwelling' (living). It's a formal term for a home.