dwelling
/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/noun
A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.
Example sentence
- “The old house served as a dwelling for Albert.”
Related words
lodgeA building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.residenceThe place where one lives (resides); one's home.shackA crude, roughly built hut or cabin.studioA place where radio or television programs, records or films are made.hutA small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.villaA house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.