castle

noun

ˈka-səl How to pronounce castle (audio)
Definition of castlenext
1
as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege

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2
as in mansion
a large impressive residence the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town

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Recent Examples of castle The hotel’s penthouse-type accommodation is the castle-facing Patina Suite, equipped with its own turntable and sound system plus a minimalist Japanese-style meditation room. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026 Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Page Six reported that a castle was being built inside the venue, whereas People magazine later reported that there would not be a castle. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for castle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
  1. fortress
  2. mansion
  3. stronghold
  4. manor
  5. citadel
  6. hacienda
  7. fortification
  8. palace
Noun
  • Named for King George III, the fortress was built by the British in 1778 to protect West Florida from Spain.
    — Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important match in Mexican soccer history.
    — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of fortress
Noun
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • The state has long been one of the country’s premier political battlegrounds, making the race an early test of whether socialism can expand beyond Democratic strongholds and compete statewide.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
  • On May 10, the same day the Second Continental Congress convened at the Pennsylvania State House, American troops captured a key British stronghold in New York, boosting Revolutionary morale.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026
Definition of stronghold
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  • Evidently, Madonna was going industrial—the furthest possible cry from her lady-of-the-manor period in the early years of this century, when she was seen fetchingly clad in rustic tweeds.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • For a honeymoon, Ireland offers everything from castle estates and countryside manors to dramatic coastlines and quiet villages.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of manor
Noun
  • One of the oldest citadels in the Middle East, Jerash has seen an unbroken chain of human occupation since the Bronze Age.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.
    — Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Definition of citadel
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  • The main hacienda is designed for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Diego is the big-hearted and good-natured owner of a small hacienda and husband to Doña Gabriella (Audrey Dana).
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of hacienda
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  • At the White House, construction is under way on a helipad, ballroom, fortification of the front door and columns are under repair.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • During the Thursday stop, Abbott called for a roof fortification grant program, comparing the plan to roof-safeguarding programs that have been established in other states.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of fortification
Noun
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The actress and the musician, who tied the knot in December 2018, selected a royal palace in India for their two back-to-back weddings.
    — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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