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

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

The store concept was the fruit of a collaboration between Demna, Bellettini and the retail teams, combining the layout of an Italian Renaissance palazzo, Milanese architectural references and a client experience guided by the notion of discovery. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 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