mansard

noun

man·​sard ˈman-ˌsärd How to pronounce mansard (audio)
-sərd
: a roof having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper one see roof illustration
mansarded adjective

Examples of mansard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its ochre facade and sloped, Parisian-style mansard roofs are subtle yet form one of the most recognizable façades in the city — especially with Table Mountain as a backdrop. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024 On the other hand, hip roofs, gambrel roofs, mansard roofs, and other common roof styles tend to heavily alter a home's overall look. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024 The Comet opened its doors in 1984 and tapped into the diner’s retro roots, stripping off later additions, including a mansard roof, to reveal the structure’s original chrome-and-steel dome. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2024 Formed at Columbia University in 2006, the band made perky, bleating indie rock about Cape Cod, mansard roofs, and Oxford commas. Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mansard 

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Word History

Etymology

French mansarde, from François Mansart †1666 French architect

First Known Use

circa 1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mansard was circa 1734

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Cite this Entry

“Mansard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mansard. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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mansard

noun
man·​sard ˈman-ˌsärd How to pronounce mansard (audio)
-sərd
: a roof having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper one
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