mansion
noun
man·sion
ˈman(t)-shən 
1
a(1)
: a large imposing residence
(2)
b
: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
2
a
b
: one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided
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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While Dad tries to give Harrison directions from inside a vault, with the camera on FaceTime, Harrison is busy using waiter routes and vault codes to navigate the mansion.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The historic Davenport-Curtiss House — a stately mansion and one of the most recognizable homes in Saline — may eventually be open to the public for things like weddings and events now that officials have taken the first step toward potentially purchasing the residence and its surrounding grounds.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The residence sits on almost a full acre and was designed by Dailey Janssen Architects, a firm that has a reputation for creating ultra sleek, high-end mansions in the Palm Beach and Jupiter Island areas.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In late July, Irsay's $12 million Carmel mansion was listed and, within days, had a pending offer.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The historic Davenport-Curtiss House — a stately mansion and one of the most recognizable homes in Saline — may eventually be open to the public for things like weddings and events now that officials have taken the first step toward potentially purchasing the residence and its surrounding grounds.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The residence sits on almost a full acre and was designed by Dailey Janssen Architects, a firm that has a reputation for creating ultra sleek, high-end mansions in the Palm Beach and Jupiter Island areas.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In late July, Irsay's $12 million Carmel mansion was listed and, within days, had a pending offer.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mansion
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“Mansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mansion. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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mansion
noun
man·sion
ˈman-chən
: a large impressive residence
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