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

Examples of palazzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fendi’s coed centenary show in February displayed many spacious legs and puddling hems, while Kim Jones proposed straight-up palazzo pants in his final showing for Dior. —Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025

The remains of Domitian’s palazzo are now an archaeological site situated on the papal property. —Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

Hidden on a third-floor mezzanine within the palazzo, the intimate space offering massages and treatments inspired by both Asian healing practices and Italian traditional rituals was enriched by new services, spanning from cryotherapy to express facials intended to fight jet-leg. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

Easy to throw on with jeans, a maxi skirt, or wide-leg palazzo pants, this Wiholl polo is an excellent choice at just $15. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palazzo

• terrazzo