mansion

noun

man·sion | \ ˈman(t)-shən

Definition of mansion

1a(1) : a large imposing residence

(2) : manor house

b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

2a : house sense 3b

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

3a archaic : dwelling, abode

b obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

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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 Perkocha estate was built in 2016 by Pacific Peninsula Group, Atherton’s most prolific mansion developer. — Variety, The Mercury News, "Apttus co-founder Kent Perkocha scores $22 million Atherton estate," 9 June 2019 The next two mansions going west were designed by Albert Kahn for members of the B. Siegel family. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Kresge mansion, one of Detroit's largest, is about to hit the market," 8 June 2019 But the two are expected to put those differences behind them as Democrats are hopeful that Bevin's poor poll numbers gives them a shot at the governor's mansion. — Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, "Beshear along with Adkins, Edelen plans Democrat unity rallies amid Bevin's GOP quarrels," 6 June 2019 It was reported last fall that Jonas dropped $6.5 million on a Beverly Hills mansion months before proposing to his now-wife. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Would Gladly Leave the Spotlight and Live on a Farm," 6 June 2019 Tucked into a pink, 18-century mansion, the Museum of Romanticism sheds light on the day-to-day life of Madrid’s high bourgeoisie during the Romantic period. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "Plan a Summer Stay in Salesas, Madrid’s Smallest Neighborhood," 25 May 2019 Each of these bird mansions, palaces, and estates are the creation of Chicken Coop Mansions. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "These "Chicken Coop Mansions" Look Like Guest Houses," 21 May 2019 James paid $23 million for an eight-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom mansion in Brentwood in November, his second high-end property in the area. — Nathan Fenno, latimes.com, "LeBron James dropped hints for a year that he would join Lakers," 3 July 2018 According to People, the eight-episode series will start with Christina's own house Newport Beach, her first home since selling the former couple's mansion in Yorba Linda. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Christina El Moussa Is Getting Her Own HGTV Show—Without Tarek," 27 June 2018

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