Residence
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person's home or the place where they live, particularly when referring to a substantial dwelling. Can also refer to the fact of living in a particular place.
“The ambassador's official residence hosts numerous diplomatic functions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrɛz.ɪ.dəns/
Syllables
res·i·dence
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Contains four instances of common letter E and -ENCE ending
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points base; 9-letter word with common suffix pattern
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