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

Here, the former President designed an 1800s mansion for Virginia Governor James Barbour—for whom the town is named—that later became a winery and inn. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

In that building also lie the suites, each named for Newport mansions and with such accoutrements as canopy beds and standing tubs. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

The Labour government has whacked levies on private schools, introduced mansion taxes and is attempting to redistribute the nation’s wealth at a pace that would make Vladimir Lenin weep with joy. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026

Best, who allegedly had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues, fired about three shots toward the executive mansion before he was taken down by Secret Service agents, according to a senior administration official with direct knowledge of the incident. —Alexandra Koch , Chad Pergram , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

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