mansion

noun

man·sion | \ˈman(t)-shən

Definition of mansion

1a obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

b archaic : dwelling, abode

2a(1) : manor house

(2) : a large imposing residence

b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

3a : house sense 3b

b : one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided

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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

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The woman called 911 from the driveway outside LeSean McCoy's mansion in New Jersey, just after 3 a.m. one night in July 2015. — Will Hobson, chicagotribune.com, "LeSean McCoy's 2015 'females only' party generated police complaint from co-host," 13 July 2018 Among his achievements were a master plan for the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, plans for Liberty Place in Center City, and renovation plans for mansions in Society Hill and on Rittenhouse Square. — Bonnie L. Cook, Philly.com, "Thomas A. Todd, 90, Philly architect and painter," 12 July 2018 For most people, $500,000 for a home sounds like a luxury, but there are some incredible mansions for sale in Texas that have much higher price tags. — Daniela Sternitzky-di Napoli, Houston Chronicle, "Take a look at the most expensive homes for sale in Texas," 11 July 2018 The developer also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Southland Hills Improvement Association agreeing not to modify the exterior of the historic mansion or parts of the surrounding grounds without approval from the association. — Libby Solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Community input meeting for Bosley Estates development planned for July 11," 6 July 2018 The building at 18 Mulberry St. in Mount Auburn was once the mansion of Cincinnati beer baron Christian Moerlein. — Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Live like a beer baron in this old house," 5 July 2018 That conversation took place in the kitchen of their nearly 20,000-square-foot Nashville mansion. — Andrew Joseph, For The Win, "Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari listed their 25-room Nashville mansion for $7.9 million," 5 July 2018 Along with 5,000 acres, his mansion, his cattle and honeybees, Jefferson owned over 600 individuals during his lifetime. — Samantha Willis, Glamour, "Thomas Jefferson Owned Hundreds of Slaves. Now, a Black Woman Will Run His Foundation.," 29 June 2018 French designer Nicolas Adnet has proven a keen eye for detail, creating a hotel inspired by the French mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries without missing any of today’s luxuries like Hermès amenities and Tesla charging stations. — Nina Adam, WSJ, "Frankfurt: A Business Traveler’s Guide," 22 June 2018

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