dwelling

noun
  1. A place of residence; a house, apartment, or other shelter in which a person lives. noun
    The old stone dwelling was nestled in the hills, surrounded by trees.
    They moved into a new dwelling after their family expanded.
  2. The act of living in or occupying a place. noun
    His 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.