dwelling


Definition: Meaning of, dwelling in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdwɛlɪŋ /

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Singular Plural
dwelling dwellings
[countable] [formal]
  1. a house, apartment etc where people live
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dwelling used in phrases

  • bottom-dwelling (adjective)
    1. of or relating to fish and marine life that dwell on the bottom of a body of water
  • cliff dwelling (noun)
    1. a rock and adobe dwelling built on sheltered ledges in the sides of a cliff
  • dwelling house (noun)
    1. a house that people live in, not one that is being used as a shop, office etc
  • lake dwelling (noun)
    1. dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages
  • pile dwelling (noun)
    1. dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages
  • single dwelling (noun)
    1. a house that stands alone
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