1
: living in one's place of employment
a live-in caregiver
2
: being or involving people in a romantic or sexual relationship who live together and are not married
a live-in partner
a live-in relationship
live-in
noun
plural live-ins
lived in; living in; lives in
: to live in one's place of employment : live in another's home
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
How about allegedly choking a live-in chef?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey, who lives in San Luis Obispo, was one of the first fans through the gates.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
There’s a live-in super, that roof deck, central heat and AC, laundry on every floor, private parking, private storage, and bike storage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
How about allegedly choking a live-in chef?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
If your friend is lonely or struggling to establish her identity without her sister living in the house, time with friends and time intentionally getting to know herself will be more productive.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey, who lives in San Luis Obispo, was one of the first fans through the gates.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Live-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-in. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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