villa

vil·la

noun \ˈvi-lə\

Definition of VILLA

1

: a country estate

2

: the rural or suburban residence of a wealthy person

3

British : a detached or semidetached urban residence with yard and garden space

Examples of VILLA

1. They rented a seaside villa for two weeks.
2. <a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico>

Origin of VILLA

Italian, from Latin; akin to Latin vicus village — more at vicinity

First Known Use: 1611

Related to VILLA

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

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 VILLA

scilla, Scylla, squilla