palazzo

noun

pa·​laz·​zo pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sō 

plural palazzi pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sē 

: a large imposing building (such as a museum or a place of residence) especially in Italy

Examples of palazzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Hotel’s History The boutique hotel is situated in a 14th century palazzo that was originally built as a convent; 500 years later it was transformed by Sister Maria Raimonda Fuentes to shelter and provide education for underprivileged girls. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

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Both are located in the the palazzo that’s home to Chiavari’s Società Economica, a cultural institution founded in 1791 that’s long played an important role in the city’s artistic and civic life. —Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palazzo

• terrazzo