Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

private-residence

noun
/ˈpraɪvɪt ˈrɛzɪdəns/
Definition
A private residence is a home that is owned by individuals or families and is not open to the public or rented out for business purposes.
Examples
  • After years of searching, they finally found the perfect private residence in the countryside.
  • The celebrity chose to keep their private residence away from the media spotlight.
Meaning
It refers to a place where someone lives privately, usually away from public access, emphasizing personal ownership and use.
Synonyms
  • home
  • dwellings
  • house
  • abode
  • residence