1. places where people live; homes or dwellings
Usage: plural of residence
2. official homes of important people or institutions
Usage: formal

Examples

• The new apartment complex will have 200 residences.
• Many students live in university residences during their first year.
• The fire department inspected all residences in the neighborhood.
• Presidential residences are heavily guarded at all times.
• The wealthy district contains several luxury residences.
• Emergency services visited multiple residences during the storm.
• These historic residences date back to the 18th century.