Live-in
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪvˌɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Live-in is an adjective meaning Living on the premises; usually said of a household employee or a domestic partner.
Meaning
Living on the premises; usually said of a household employee or a domestic partner.
More Meanings
- A household employee or domestic partner who lives on the premises of the employer or partner.
- A firefighter who lives at the fire station.
Example Sentences
A live-in maid is a true luxury, but even a maid once a week is great.
30, Camb seeks one man lover 20-32: shd lke domestic evenings, books, edc people, travel. Possible live-in for right guy.
[…] but that doesn't stop families from hiring live-ins; nor does it stop newly arrived Latina migrant workers from taking jobs they urgently need.
The Air Force veteran fatally shot by police during last week’s US Capitol riot had been in a “throuple” with her husband and their live-in girlfriend, according to reports.
Word Forms
- live-ins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resident, residential, residents, residing, residental, landowning.
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