1
: the place where one lives : home
were reluctant to leave their lifelong abode
Welcome to my humble abode.
2
: a temporary stay : sojourn
… if any such dares to continue his abode in a family where his coming was an unauthorized intrusion …Walter Scott
3
obsolete : wait, delay

Examples of abode in a Sentence

welcome to my humble abode
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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"

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of abode was in the 13th century

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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abode. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

abode

noun
: the place where one stays or lives

Legal Definition

abode

past and past participle of abide

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