No. 2,242 in Russian
жилой
Suitable or intended for living (residential).
In a sentence
Этот дом предназначен для жилого использования.
This house is intended for residential use.
"Жилой" is used as an adjective describing the word "использование" to indicate that the use is residential.
В городе строят новые жилые кварталы.
New residential districts are being built in the city.
"Жилые" is used as an adjective describing "кварталы" to indicate that these districts are intended for living.
Пожар произошёл в жилом здании.
The fire occurred in a residential building.
"Жилом" modifies "здании" describing it as a building for living or housing.
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