villas

noun

plural of villa
as in mansions
a large impressive residence a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico

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Recent Examples of villas Split between two bite-sized islands, Nowhere and Somewhere, the sister resort to Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort has just nine multi-story villas, each with three to five bedrooms. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 The road to illicit riches used to run primarily through real estate; golf courses and villas, often built on land seized from farmers, were the ultimate money-making scam. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Who's going to buy all these houses and villas when the Boomers are dead? — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 Spread across 7,000 acres, the resort features luxury hotel accommodations and expansive private villas, many with private pools, spacious outdoor living areas and dedicated staff. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The backstory Open since spring 2026, the villas are the newest of four properties on Crete owned and operated by the family-run Omicron Hotels Group. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Secret Bay, Dominica Sustainability meets luxury in Dominica, where this retreat offers 27 chic villas, either secreted within the rainforest or overlooking the sparkling Caribbean. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 For houses and villas, or large suites where there are multiple rooms to clean, consider leaving anywhere from $10 to $20 per night. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villas
  1. mansions
  2. haciendas
  3. estates
  4. manors
  5. castles
  6. palaces
  7. houses
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 mansions
Noun
  • The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
  • While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2025
Definition of haciendas
Noun
  • Among these estates is Satemwa, which was founded in 1923 and later became the first in Malawi to be Fairtrade-certified.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Sotheby’s leaned heavily on the Robert Mnuchin Collection, the Lewis Collection and other major estates.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of estates
Noun
  • 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
  • And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Definition of manors
Noun
  • 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
  • Europe may be famous for its castles, but these architectural feats can also be found in other parts of the world—including Japan.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of castles
Noun
  • Get a feel for the city's history first by touring one of its five Joseon Dynasty palaces.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • Activities When the MFAA was first deployed to Italy, its scope of work included restoring and preserving structures such as churches and palaces, as well as recovering looted art.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Definition of palaces
Noun
  • Some in anthropology take this further, describing houses and homes as social and symbolic spaces rather than merely physical structures.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Though California is home to some of the worst cities for first-time homebuyers, there are still houses for as low as $285,000.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of houses

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