Pronunciation

/ˈdwelɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: A place where a person lives; a residence or habitation. It can also refer to a period of living in a particular place or state.

  For example:

  • "They bought a new dwelling in the suburbs."
  • "The old mansion had been a dwelling for generations of the family."
  • "His mind was dwelling on the past events."

Phrases

• “Place of dwelling”: The location where one resides.
• “Dwelling house”: A building used primarily as a home.
• “Permanent dwelling”: A residence intended for long-term occupancy.

Example Sentences

• Noun (residence): “After years of saving, they finally moved into their dream dwelling.”
• Noun (state of being): “She couldn’t help dwelling on her mistakes instead of focusing on the future.”

Synonyms

• Residence
• Abode
• Home
• House
• Lodging
• Habitation
• Accommodation
• Dwelling-place
• Living quarters

Note that while “dwelling” often refers to a physical structure, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a mental state of remaining on a particular thought or subject.