palazzo
noun
pa·laz·zo
pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sō 
plural palazzi
pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sē
: a large imposing building (such as a museum or a place of residence) especially in Italy
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The palazzo is very grand, with soaring ceilings, frescos and ornate fireplaces, all wonderfully restored.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Where to Stay In the heart of Treviso, Palazzina300 puts you steps from Piazza dei Signori in a 14th-century palazzo comprising 10 boutique rooms with contemporary decor that doesn't try too hard.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Several tributes to her are visible in Venice—most notably a giant mural by the American artist Derrick Adams on the facade of a palazzo near the Arsenale.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
My favorites include cargo pants, baggy jeans, palazzo pants, and linen pants from brands like Gap, Lands’ End, and Z Supply, starting at $28.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Where to Stay In the heart of Treviso, Palazzina300 puts you steps from Piazza dei Signori in a 14th-century palazzo comprising 10 boutique rooms with contemporary decor that doesn't try too hard.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Several tributes to her are visible in Venice—most notably a giant mural by the American artist Derrick Adams on the facade of a palazzo near the Arsenale.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for palazzo
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“Palazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palazzo. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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