Abode (noun)

1. A place where someone lives.
2. A person's home.

Origin:

From old english, meaning "dwelling place" or "home".

Examples:

1. I have always dreamed of having a beautiful abode by the sea.
2. He returned to his childhood abode after many years.
3. The homeless man was looking for a warm abode for the night.
4. The old abode was falling apart and needed to be renovated.
5. The visitors were impressed by the grandeur of the palace, which was the royal abode.