villa

noun

vil·​la ˈvi-lə 

1

: a country estate

2

: the rural or suburban residence of a wealthy person

3

British : a detached or semidetached urban residence with yard and garden space

Synonyms of villa

• mansion
• hacienda
• manor
• castle
• estate
• palace
• house

Examples of villa in a Sentence

They rented a seaside villa for two weeks.

a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico

Recent Examples on the Web

Ancient texts from the second century BC and paintings from the first century BC to the first century AD, too, include towers attached to luxurious villas. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025

Expect stunning views of the Chisos Mountains and the Rio Grande, an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, tons of outdoor activities, and an array of accommodations, including villas and an RV park. —Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025

Photos and videos shared by House Oversight Democrats depict empty courtyards, a bedroom and other interior rooms of his villa. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025

Visit Okochi Sanso Garden, the former villa of a silent film star, and enjoy matcha tea with traditional sweets in a serene teahouse setting. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin; akin to Latin vicus village — more at vicinity

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for villa

• milla
• psylla
• scilla
• scylla
• zillah
• axilla
• flotilla
• gorilla
• guerilla
• guerrilla
• manilla
• mantilla

Kids Definition

villa

noun

vil·​la ˈvil-ə 

1

: a country estate

2

: a large expensive house usually located in the country

Biographical Definition

Villa

biographical name

Vil·​la ˈvē-yə 

Francisco 1878–1923 Pancho ˈpän-(ˌ)chō 

ˈpan-

Villa originally Doroteo Arango Mexican bandit and revolutionary