manse

noun

ˈman(t)s How to pronounce manse (audio)
Definition of mansenext
as in mansion
a large impressive residence the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks

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Recent Examples of manse Attempts to find a buyer for the manse failed in 2009, when the in-demand player transferred to Spanish team Real Madrid; it was instead rented out, most notably to Man U player Luke Shaw in 2014 for $11,500 a month. — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 The occasion was a retrospective of Cattelan’s at the Blenheim Palace, the Oxfordshire manse in the British countryside that’s the family home to the Dukes of Marlborough and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 10 Apr. 2026 The center’s board, now loaded with loyalists such as Maria Bartiromo and Laura Ingraham, of Fox News, made the grave decision at the Palm Beach manse of the casino magnate Steve Wynn, whose wife, Andrea, sits on the board. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025 Last year, the airport demolished the manse, a move that angered residents who wanted to save the historic site. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manse
  1. mansion
  2. hacienda
  3. manor
  4. estate
  5. castle
  6. villa
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • George and Amal Clooney evacuated their 425-acre Provence wine estate in southeastern France amid the wildfires spreading across Europe.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of estate
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

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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manse. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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