manse

noun

ˈman(t)s 

1

archaic : the dwelling of a householder

2

: the residence of a minister

especially : the house of a Presbyterian minister

3

: a large imposing residence

Synonyms

• mansion
• hacienda
• manor
• estate
• castle
• villa

Examples of manse in a Sentence

the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks

Recent Examples on the Web

And their 29-year-old offspring is all-in with letting go of the South Pasadena manse. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2025

More than an excuse for the host to show off their bespoke manse, these events centered around keynote speakers fostered thoughtful connections among neighbors and their guests. —Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

After a whirlwind romance, the couple elopes, holing up in sumptuous style at Ivan’s familial manse in Brooklyn. —Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025

Chanceries are typically connected to an embassy or consulate, meaning several high-ranking officials from the United States and the Middle East have likely spent time in the manse. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English manss, from Medieval Latin mansa, mansus, mansum, from Latin mansus lodging, from manēre

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for manse

• chance
• dance
• glance
• hance
• hanse
• lance
• prance
• stance
• trance
• advance
• askance
• enhance

Kids Definition

manse

noun

ˈman(t)s 

: the residence of a member of the clergy : parsonage