château

châ·teau

noun \sha-ˈtō\

plural châ·teaus\-ˈtōz\ or châ·teaux\-ˈtō(z)\

Definition of CHÂTEAU

1

: a feudal castle or fortress in France

2

: a large country house : mansion

3

: a French vineyard estate

Examples of CHÂTEAU

1. <a gorgeous château on a hill>

Origin of CHÂTEAU

French, from Old French chastel, Latin castellum fortress

First Known Use: 1720

Related to CHÂTEAU

Synonyms: castle, mansion, estate, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, palace, villa

Related Words: showplace; abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place; housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof; great house; country house, countryseat; aerie, penthouse; salon, suite, town house

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