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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At the center of the spread is an 18th-century manor house measuring just over 8,600 square feet. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 The Dining Room, set in the manor house at Quinta da Casa Branca, serves refined à la carte dishes and a tasting menu in a classic room with a terrace facing the gardens. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 This small exquisite property provides unique rooms in its two manor houses and beautiful cantilevered landscaping. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The Lodge Located in the bucolic countryside just outside Ludlow, The Lodge is a beautiful 18th-century manor house—though its real charm is the hospitality shown by owner Arabella Salwey. James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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manor house

noun
: the house of the lord of a manor

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