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

However, in the images shot by Liv Liberg, rather than showing the models having fun as the party takes place, creative director Alessandro Michele presented them lounging and resting in an antique palazzo once the event is over. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

These palazzo jeans are made with super-stretchy material for flexibility and a flattering fit. — Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

Its three rotating carbon masts are as tall as an eight-story palazzo, casting a silhouette that has by now become a fixture in the busy port where dozens of cruise ships dock each week. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

After nearly four years of restoration, the 16th-century palazzo opened to the public earlier this year with 16 guest rooms, a courtyard, a restaurant, and an organic wine bar. — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palazzo

• terrazzo