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

Most recently, between 2022 and 2024, Marie-Louise Sciò oversaw renovations hand in hand with the Sovraintendenza which included the restoration of Roman mosaics as well the palazzo’s exterior. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Pair this similar striped vest with jeans for a more casual look, or opt for a cohesive workwear ensemble with these palazzo pants. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

From breezy palazzo pants and wrinkle-resistant dresses to elevated matching sets and comfy sandals, these travel-friendly styles pull their weight. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

There’s something super chic about a drapey, long pant like these low-rise palazzo-style ones. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palazzo

• terrazzo