Definition of "dwelling" []

• A place to live in; an abode. (noun)

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• "Joyce isn't interested in dwelling on statistics such as those."
• "Census questions include: how many people live at the address; whether the dwelling is owned or rented; a phone number; and, for each household member, a name, sex, age, date of birth, race and indication of Hispanic origin."
• "The once concrete dwelling is also now cooled by this greenery and shaded year round."