abode

¹

[ uh-bohd ]

noun

1. a place in which a person resides; residence; dwelling; habitation; home.
2. an extended stay in a place; sojourn.

abode

²

[ uh-bohd ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of abide.

abode

¹

/ əˈbəʊd /

noun

1. a place in which one lives; one's home

abode

²

/ əˈbəʊd /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of abide

Word History and Origins

Origin of abode¹

1200–50; Middle English abood a waiting, delay, stay; akin to abide

Word History and Origins

Origin of abode¹

C17: n formed from abide

Example Sentences

From there we are led to what we are told is Henry’s camper, a fantastically cozy abode filled with miniaturize installations and hidden nooks.

From Los Angeles Times

Whitla, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to murdering Mr Gibson, as well as common assault and false imprisonment of his girlfriend.

From BBC

Your route today heads either along the beach or a bike path lined with colorful coastal abodes, leading you to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Pier, where you can catch some heated volleyball matches.

From Los Angeles Times

It emerged that some of the passengers had packed up their homes and their lives, ready to make the ship their new abode.

From BBC

Wojnilowicz, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.

From BBC