Word: Residential Area
Definition: A "residential area" is a part of a town or city where people live. This area is mainly made up of homes, apartments, or other places where people reside, rather than businesses or factories.
Usage Instructions: - "Residential area" is a noun, so it is used to name a place. - You can use it when talking about where someone lives, or when discussing neighborhoods.
Example Sentence: - "I love living in a quiet residential area because it’s peaceful and safe."
Advanced Usage: - In urban planning, a "residential area" may also refer to zones designated for housing, which can include single-family homes, townhouses, or apartment buildings.
Word Variants: - "Residential" (adjective): Relating to a place where people live. For example, "The residential neighborhood is full of families." - "Area" (noun): A region or part of a town. For example, "The park is in a residential area."
Different Meanings: - "Residential" can also refer to places that provide accommodation, such as "residential schools" or "residential programs," where people stay for a long time while receiving education or care.
Synonyms: - Neighborhood - Community - Housing area - District
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Settle down": This means to establish a home in a residential area. - Example: "After traveling for years, they decided to settle down in a quiet residential area."