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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Cats slip in and out of their miniature palazzo, vanishing and reappearing as if through unseen doors. Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 The palazzo pants come in sizes S through XXL and 22 colors and patterns, including neutrals and bold hues. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 According to local reports, production took over the 16th-century palazzo in Tremezzina, even triggering road closures along the Regina state road, with additional scenes shot nearby in Brienno and Argegno. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 Wide-leg pants and petite frames can be problematic, but these palazzo pants are the resolution. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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