residential area

Thân thiện

A family takes a walk through their quiet residential area.

Definition

Noun: A residential area is a district or part of a city, town, or village where the primary land use is for housing. It is characterized by private homes, such as houses and apartment buildings, rather than by commercial or industrial buildings.

Usage

The term "residential area" is used to describe a zone designated primarily for living quarters. It contrasts with commercial, industrial, or mixed-use districts. It is a formal and neutral term common in urban planning, real estate, and general description.

Examples

• The new park will be built in a quiet residential area on the north side of town.
• City zoning laws prohibit opening a factory in a residential area.
• Their office is located just outside the main residential area.

Advanced Usage

• "Exclusive residential area": This phrase describes a high-end, often expensive, neighborhood, typically implying wealth, privacy, and prestige.
  • The ambassador lives in an exclusive residential area with high security.

Variants and Related Words

• Residential district: A synonym with identical meaning.
• Residential zone: A term often used in official zoning and planning contexts to denote an area legally designated for housing.
• Neighborhood: A more common and less formal term for a residential area, often implying a community with social connections.
• Suburb: A residential area on the outskirts of a city.
• Housing development: A planned residential area, often built at the same time by a single company.

Synonyms

• Neighborhood
• Housing area
• Residential district
• Domiciliary area (formal/technical)

Antonyms

• Commercial district
• Industrial zone
• Business district
• Downtown (in many city contexts)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences

Từ đồng nghĩa

• residential district
• community