CEFR B1

dwelling

noun

Meaning

A place where someone lives; a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

Examples

The landlord was responsible for maintaining the dwelling.
They searched the entire dwelling for the missing keys.

Synonyms: home, house, residence, abode

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dwelling (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/

Definition

A place where someone lives; a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

Examples

The landlord was responsible for maintaining the dwelling.
They searched the entire dwelling for the missing keys.
The building was converted into luxury dwellings.

How to Use dwelling

dwelling place (collocation): A place where someone lives. — "The ancient ruins were identified as a dwelling place."

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