mansion

man·sion

noun \ˈman(t)-shən\

Definition of MANSION

1

a obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay b archaic : dwelling, abode

2

a (1) : manor house (2) : a large imposing residence b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

3

a : house 3b b : one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided

Examples of MANSION

1. a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool
2. <if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills>

Origin of MANSION

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MANSION

Synonyms: castle, château, 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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Rhymes with MANSION

stanchion