Dwellings
/ˈdwɛlɪŋz/
Definitions
Houses or other places of residence.
/ˈdwɛlɪŋz/
Places where people live
Many dwellings were destroyed in the earthquake.
💡 Simply: A dwelling is like your home, apartment, or any place where you live. It's where you hang out, eat your meals, and sleep. Think of the cozy feeling of your own dwelling when you come home.
👶 For kids: A dwelling is a house or apartment where people live.
More Examples
The company provides a wide variety of dwellings for sale.
The village consisted of a few small dwellings.
How It's Used
"The city is working on providing more affordable dwellings for its residents."
"The sale of new dwellings increased last quarter."
From Middle English *dwellynge*, from Old English *dwelian* 'to be deluded, err, tarry' (related to Old Norse *dvelja* 'to delay'). The meaning evolved to refer to places where people live.
Historically, 'dwellings' has been used in literature and legal documents to describe different types of residences, ranging from simple huts to grand mansions.
Memory tip
Think of where you *dwell* – your *dwelling*!