Main Entry: em·bas·sy

Pronunciation: \ˈem-bə-sē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural em·bas·sies

Etymology: Middle French ambassee, ultimately of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German ambaht service

Date: 1534

1 : a body of diplomatic representatives; specifically : one headed by an ambassador
2 a : the function or position of an ambassador b : a mission abroad undertaken officially especially by an ambassador
3 : embassage 1
4 : the official residence and offices of an ambassador