abode

The definition of an abode is a residence or a place where a person lives or stays for a long time.

(noun)

An example of an abode is someone's home or apartment.

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See abode in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a place where one lives or stays; home; residence

Origin: ME abad, abood < pp. of abiden, abide

intransitive verb, transitive verb

abide

See abode in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb
A past tense and a past participle of abide.
noun
  1. A dwelling place; a home.
  2. The act of abiding; a sojourn.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English abod, home

Origin: , from abiden, to wait; see abide

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