manor house

noun

Synonyms of manor housenext
: 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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The island is nestled between the two forks of Long Island and is known for its unspoiled beaches and beautiful manor houses. Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 The backstory This previously residential Edwardian manor house has been turned into a 31-room hotel and members’ club by former Blakes owner Navid Mirtorabi, with the help of business partner Jamie Reuben, a scion of a family that owns swathes of Mayfair. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 The protagonist is a darkly violent, possessive young man named Jacob Cullen, who works in a manor house. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 May 2026 Castles and manor houses, which have expensive upkeep, attract board meetings and celebratory travel. Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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manor house

noun
: the house of the lord of a manor

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