manor house

noun

: the house of the lord of a manor

Examples of manor house in a Sentence

entertained everyone at their manor house after the wedding ceremony
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It has long been suspected that one particular manor house in Bosham (now a private residence) stands on the site of what was once King Harold's residence. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025 For a better sense of Austen’s impact on the literary landscape, visit Chawton House, the Elizabethan manor house originally owned by Austen’s brother, Edward. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025 Another delight for visitors can be found in the rear of the manor house where lookouts provide scenic views of Lake Siljan. Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Speaking over the phone from her home outside of Los Angeles, the legendary actress is reminiscing about one of the many formidable women that appeared at her family’s western Ireland manor house during her childhood. Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manor house

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manor house was in 1575

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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manor%20house. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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manor house

noun
: the house of the lord of a manor

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