mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən 

1

a(1)

: a large imposing residence

(2)

: manor house

b

: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

2

a

: house sense 3b

b

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

3

a

archaic : dwelling, abode

b

obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

Synonyms of mansion

• hacienda
• manor
• castle
• estate
• villa
• palace
• house
• manse
• housing

Examples of mansion in a Sentence

a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool

if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills

Recent Examples on the Web

Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who had been living with him in the 30-room mansion, must find a new home. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025

Whiteside’s waterfront mansion in Miami Beach is still on the market, a spokesperson for the Jills Zeder Group confirmed. —Catherine Odom december 25, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025

The poles marked the height, bulk and scale of the project, the vacant mansion and adjacent homes offering a height comparison. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025

Justice Department After Epstein's arrest in 2019, federal prosecutors revealed in court that authorities found an expired passport with his picture and a fake name during their search of his Manhattan mansion. —CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Rhymes for mansion

• scansion
• expansion

Kids Definition

mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman-chən 

: a large impressive residence