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

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

In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
In the photos, Kelly included snaps from their visit to Sleeping Beauty’s castle and an ice cream break.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of castle

Noun

The dining chairs featured in Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Portuguese villa are currently $300 off.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
The couple fell ill in a Medici villa in Poggio a Caiano, near Florence, an area dotted with marshes and rice fields — ideal habitats for mosquitoes that can carry malaria.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 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

How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of house

Noun

For years, state leaders have pushed cities and counties to approve more housing by easing zoning and land-use restrictions.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.

— Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of housing

Noun

Burnham will then arrive at the palace, to meet with Charles and accept his request to form a government.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

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