mansion

noun man·sion \ ˈman(t)-shən \

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Definition of mansion

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

b archaic : dwelling, abode

2 a (1) : manor house

(2) : a large imposing residence

b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

3 a : house 3b

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

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Examples of mansion in a Sentence

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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But how Levine made the money that's opened doors to City Hall, Air Force One and perhaps the governor's mansion is far more complex.

— david smiley, joey flechas and danny rivero, miamiherald, "Hustle and Flow: How Philip Levine made the money that’s financing his bid for governor," 10 July 2018
The best part of my evening came as a surprise when David made his return to the mansion.

— becca kufrin, PEOPLE.com, "Bachelorette Becca Kufrin on That 'Embarrassing' Group Date — and Falling for One 'Standup Man'," 9 July 2018
But after O'Malley left for the governor's mansion in Annapolis, the city and police department drifted away from the plan.

— sean gallagher, Ars Technica, "Baltimore’s police department is a technological disaster," 29 June 2018
When the trio arrives to a hilltop mansion with several flights of concrete steps to access the kitchen service entrance, a kitchen maid uses a megaphone to shout her ice order down to them.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Ice 'harvesting' was an important cold cash industry," 29 June 2018
Earlier this month, representatives for the industry, including lobbyists for Coca-Cola and Pepsi, met with Brown for a private dinner at the governor's mansion.

— alexei koseff, sacbee, "Soda tax ban for California cities heads to Jerry Brown," 28 June 2018
Democrats are trying to extend their 12-year hold on the Colorado governor's mansion with a primary that largely boiled down to two candidates: Rep. Jared Polis and former state treasurer Cary Kennedy.

— author: sean sullivan, david weigel, Anchorage Daily News, "Top House Democrat loses in upset; Trump extends his winning streak in GOP primaries," 27 June 2018
Entering the historic site from busy Muirkirk Road — passing the Montpelier Arts Center to park and following the walkway past the Carriage and Summer Houses and herb garden to the mansion — feels like journeying into the past.

— patti restivo, Howard County Times, "Montpelier Mansion celebrating and fundraising," 22 June 2018
Nick drives June, subdued by the Waterfords’ joint attack, out of the city and to a mansion in the woods.

— refinery29.com, "The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Episode 10 Recap: This One Hits Too Close To Home, You Guys," 20 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mansion

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain

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First Known Use: 14th century

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mansion Synonyms

Synonyms

castle, château, estate, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, palace, villa;

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showplace;

abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place;

housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof;

great house;

country house, countryseat;

aerie, penthouse;

salon, suite, town house;

MANSION Defined for English Language Learners

mansion

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Definition of mansion for English Language Learners

: a large and impressive house : the large house of a wealthy person

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mansion

noun man·sion \ ˈman-shən \

Definition of mansion for Students

: a large fine house

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