A dwelling house is a building of considerable size that serves as a home for a family or an individual. Synonyms for this term would include abode, residence, domicile, home, habitation, house, living quarters, shelter or dwelling. Each of these terms denotes a place where an individual or individuals reside and call their home. While they all refer to a place of dwelling, each term can convey a slightly different connotation. For example, residence implies a more formal setting, while abode indicates a more familiar and less formal atmosphere. Nevertheless, all of these synonyms convey the same basic meaning of a place where people live and call home.