mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən 

1

a(1)

: a large imposing residence

(2)

: manor house

b

: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

2

a

: house sense 3b

b

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

3

a

archaic : dwelling, abode

b

obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

Synonyms of mansion

• hacienda
• manor
• castle
• estate
• villa
• palace
• house
• manse
• housing

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Top 5 Can’t Miss A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo’s most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026

Still, Jolly has an uphill climb to the governor’s mansion in Florida. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

The other key factor deciding Democrats’ chances of winning back the governor’s mansion with Jolly in November will depend on his ability to drive out both voters in the Democratic base, and independents and Republicans willing to vote for him. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Just weeks after Lizzie was acquitted, the sisters bought a mansion called Maplecroft. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Rhymes for mansion

• scansion
• expansion

Kids Definition

mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman-chən 

: a large impressive residence