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In terms of what’s actually on the island, there’s a 2,006-square-foot abode that’s totally self-sustaining yet fully comfortable—ideal for those who want to be off the grid but still have the conveniences of modern living.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025 Instead, the former actor has now gone full Martha Stewart, inviting friends like Mindy Kaling and expert guests including Roy Choi and Alice Waters over to her Montecito abode to cook meals in between sharing DIY tips for everything from bath salts to balloon arches.—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025 Instead of the 183-day rule, other states impose taxes based on a person’s domicile, which is the place a person intends to maintain a permanent residence or abode indefinitely.—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 Located in the Topanga Hills neighborhood of L.A., the actress’ former abode is officially up for grabs for $8 million.—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abode
Word History
Etymology
Middle English abade, abode, from bade, bode "stay, delay" (going back to Old English bād "expectation, period of waiting," probably going back to Germanic *baiđ-, noun derivative from the base of *bīđ- "wait, bide") crossed with abiden "to abide"
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