verb (used without object), dwelt or dwelled, dwell·ing. to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.

What type of noun is dwelling?

dwelling used as a noun:

A habitation; a place or house in which a person lives; abode; domicile. "The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

What type of word is dwelling?

noun. a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home.