dwelling
- A place of residence; a house, apartment, or other shelter in which a person lives. nounThe old stone dwelling was nestled in the hills, surrounded by trees.They moved into a new dwelling after their family expanded.
- The act of living in or occupying a place. nounHis dwelling in the city was marked by a sense of adventure and discovery.The nomadic tribe's dwelling in the desert was temporary, as they moved with the seasons.