/ Dictionary / Index D dwelling: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: dwell•ing Pronunciation: (dwel'ing), [key] — n. a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: dwelling (Thesaurus) dwell dwelling house Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language