mansion

noun

ˈman(t)-shən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
Definition of mansionnext
as in hacienda
a large impressive residence if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills

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Recent Examples of mansion Built in 1836—predating Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions—this 4,000-square-foot residence epitomizes old-school Americana. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 The fire ripped through hillside neighborhoods, destroying mansions with spectacular ocean views. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 The houses lost include the mansion seen on the multi-Emmy-winning comedy series Hacks, a 1915 Spanish Colonial Revival, with only its facade still standing. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 The seven-bedroom, 10,100-square-foot mansion in Hillsboro Beach is on a posh oceanfront strip where some of Broward’s priciest homes are located. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mansion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mansion
  1. hacienda
  2. manor
  3. castle
  4. estate
  5. villa
  6. palace
  7. house
  8. manse
Noun
  • Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, Marilyn purchased the 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival-style hacienda for $75,000 in early 1962.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The hotel has 150 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings and impressive, hacienda-style architecture.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of hacienda
Noun
  • Evidently, Madonna was going industrial—the furthest possible cry from her lady-of-the-manor period in the early years of this century, when she was seen fetchingly clad in rustic tweeds.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • For a honeymoon, Ireland offers everything from castle estates and countryside manors to dramatic coastlines and quiet villages.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of manor
Noun
  • All this simple man ever wanted was a pint of ale, a wee castle, and some respect.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • John Camacho Vidal, wine director at Terra Brooklyn, attributes part of Barolo’s allure to its royal history, with vineyards surrounding fairytale castles.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of castle
Noun
  • Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • George and Amal Clooney evacuated their 425-acre Provence wine estate in southeastern France amid the wildfires spreading across Europe.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of estate
Noun
  • Experts said the colorful mosaic is the westernmost example ever found at a Roman villa in Britain.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The actor, who owns a villa in the Spanish city, was named Terra d’Honor ambassador in Mallorca at the event, per Spanish outlet El Mundo.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of villa
Noun
  • Theirs was a working-class community, nestled just a few blocks west of the presidential palace, that in recent years has been overrun by gangs and subjected to extreme and indiscriminate violence.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The actual interior for the film’s palace was a set in Los Angeles.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of palace
Noun
  • By chance, her parents and her sister had left the house just three days before the strike, because her mother couldn’t sleep.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Games such as pickleball and activities like walking groups get people out of the house, combat isolation and keep both the body and mind engaged, O’Sullivan explained.
    — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • The house Irina lives in, a striking Brutalist manse whose concrete sections rise to defy gravity, makes a significant aesthetic contribution in itself.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Besides his South Florida estate, Combs still retains a plush manse in Los Angeles’ Holmby Hills that was also raided by feds.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of manse

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