mansard

noun

man·​sard ˈman-ˌsärd 

-sərd

: a roof having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper one see roof illustration

mansarded

ˈman-ˌsär-dəd 

-sər-

adjective

Examples of mansard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Down by the river, The Wooden Match bar and grill takes up the former train station, and with its mansard roof looks right out of a French village. — John Oseid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

Its Second Empire style—stone façades, slate mansard roofs, and rich sculptural detailing—cemented its status as a symbol of urban progress. — María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026

Its distinctive mansard roof, cast-iron details and granite columns reflected the optimism of the post-Civil War era, and stand out next to its neighboring neoclassical buildings. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 May 2026

Built in 1866, this little cottage at 312 East 53rd Street has all the charming details — clapboard façade, mansard roof, extra-wide floorboards. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French mansarde, from François Mansart †1666 French architect

First Known Use

circa 1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mansard

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Kids Definition

mansard

noun

man·​sard ˈman-ˌsärd 

-sərd

: a roof having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper one