palazzo

noun

pa·​laz·​zo pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce palazzo (audio)
plural palazzi pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sē How to pronounce palazzo (audio)
: a large imposing building (such as a museum or a place of residence) especially in Italy

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Prettygarden 2-Piece Button-Down Top and Palazzo Pants Set From the airport to sightseeing to dinner reservations, this cute two-piece set with a button-down cap-sleeve blouse and palazzo pants is fit for your entire itinerary. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 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 Dressier for summer evenings, a strapless linen top with wide-leg palazzo pants is the ultimate vacation find. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 The most prominent cultural conduit on the scene this week wasn’t a single collector but Chanel’s blow-out dinner, followed by a big palazzo bash. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for palazzo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palazzo was in 1657

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“Palazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palazzo. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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