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dwelling

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/

Forms: dwellings

dwelling means: A building or other place where someone lives.

noun

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A building or other place where someone lives.

  • The cottage is their only dwelling.
  • Each dwelling has a small garden.
  • The old barn was converted into a dwelling.

Similar words: home, house, residence

Common phrases: private dwelling, family dwelling, dwelling place

Questions about dwelling

What does dwelling mean?

A building or other place where someone lives.

What is dwelling in other languages?

Türkçe: konut · Español: vivienda · Français: logement · Deutsch: Wohnung · Italiano: abitazione · 日本語: 住居

How do you pronounce dwelling?

It is pronounced /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/.

How do you use dwelling in a sentence?

The cottage is their only dwelling. Each dwelling has a small garden.

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