Thesaurus results for CHÂTEAU

château

noun

sha-ˈtō

Definition of château

as in mansion

a large impressive residence a gorgeous château on a hill

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Recent Examples of château Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech castle floor have been lovingly restored by the chateau that produced them some 130 years ago. — CBS News, 2 June 2026 Chateau de Mores The 26-room chateau was the summer home of the French Marquis de Mores and his family. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 With a chateau or Christmas market visit scheduled almost every day, the November and December itineraries have a clear holiday slant. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 This honeycomb yellow tank and skirt set from It-girl brand Peixoto gives pretty prairie promenade vibes—ideal for those sunny summer days wandering the grounds of a historic French chateau or galavanting through a rustic Italian vineyard. — Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for château

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Noun

Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Republicans are trying to reclaim the governor’s mansion after an eight-year absence.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of mansion

Noun

Some portions of the stone walls at the castle also collapsed as a result of Tuesday’s quake, an official at the castle’s office said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of castle

Noun

While contending on Love Island USA, Palma entered the villa on Day 14, and made his exit from the island on Day 24.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Annis, a fan-favorite Islander from Season 8 of the Peacock dating series, known for doing the splits in the villa, connected with viewers for her confidence, honesty, and passion for life.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 July 2026

Definition of villa

Noun

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

The hotel has 150 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings and impressive, hacienda-style architecture.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
The whole family will stay in one of the resort’s 50 hacienda-style casitas, which include expansive patios with rainforest views.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of hacienda

Noun

Allen said the house needed to be gutted, the inside was deteriorating and termites were eating at the doors.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of house

Noun

Using Section 8 housing does not equate to someone being a bad person, Carruthers said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
The rule would cover at least hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants, touching everything from food stamp benefits and housing assistance to small business loans and funding for the arts.

— Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of housing

Noun

Gregory Scharpen’s soundscapes are particularly nuanced in a dungeon scene and with rioters outside the palace walls.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Martín said more evacuations could be coming and that the priority now was to protect the town of San Lorenzo, the home of the Escorial, Philip II’s 16th century royal palace and monastery.

— Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of palace

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