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
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Go Here In Venice, a Hotel Spa Filled With Fragrant Art
Just in time for the Venice Biennale, the 44-room Venice Venice, a hotel situated within a thousand-year-old palazzo on the Grand Canal, is launching its spa, conceived as an art installation.
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Gisela Williams Marina O’Loughlin Roxanne Fequiere Camille Sojit Pejcha Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
An enchanting Moorish-style Venetian palazzo with breathtaking vistas of the Adriatic Sea, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is set on Lido, one of the earliest settlements in the lagoon area.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
To be fair, buying an Italian palazzo seems like life-changing stuff.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Readers get a peek inside stunning homes around the world and the emotional stories held within their walls, including Oprah Winfrey and her Montecito manse, the Mexico abode of artist couple James and Alexandra Brown and the historic Venetian palazzo of Gilberto and Bianca Arrivebene.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
The other-worldly Borromean Islands, a short ferry ride from Stresa, most of them still owned by the aristocratic family of the same name, are must-sees, particularly Isola Bella with its palazzo and lavish gardens.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The film takes place primarily at a Venetian palazzo, where guests (including Branagh's mustachioed detective, Hercule Poirot) have gathered for a Halloween party.
—Ilana Gordon, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The first city hotel from a company better known for its beach resort and spas, Six Senses Rome opened last spring in a historic palazzo on Piazza San Marcello, a short walk from the Pantheon.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Combine two trends with this ultra wide-leg palazzo pant by Tronjori, which also has flattering pleats.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
Gisela Williams Marina O’Loughlin Roxanne Fequiere Camille Sojit Pejcha Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
An enchanting Moorish-style Venetian palazzo with breathtaking vistas of the Adriatic Sea, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is set on Lido, one of the earliest settlements in the lagoon area.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
To be fair, buying an Italian palazzo seems like life-changing stuff.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Readers get a peek inside stunning homes around the world and the emotional stories held within their walls, including Oprah Winfrey and her Montecito manse, the Mexico abode of artist couple James and Alexandra Brown and the historic Venetian palazzo of Gilberto and Bianca Arrivebene.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
The other-worldly Borromean Islands, a short ferry ride from Stresa, most of them still owned by the aristocratic family of the same name, are must-sees, particularly Isola Bella with its palazzo and lavish gardens.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The film takes place primarily at a Venetian palazzo, where guests (including Branagh's mustachioed detective, Hercule Poirot) have gathered for a Halloween party.
—Ilana Gordon, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The first city hotel from a company better known for its beach resort and spas, Six Senses Rome opened last spring in a historic palazzo on Piazza San Marcello, a short walk from the Pantheon.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Combine two trends with this ultra wide-leg palazzo pant by Tronjori, which also has flattering pleats.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Latin palatium palace
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above
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“Palazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palazzo. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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