Meaning & use
dwelling
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A house, apartment, or other place where a person lives.
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The old stone cottage had served as a family dwelling for generations.
City records list the building as a multi-family dwelling.
A note on using this word
Dwelling is a more formal or legal word than "home," often used in real estate listings, insurance policies, and official documents.
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