mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
1
a(1)
: a large imposing residence
(2)
b
: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
2
b
: one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided
3
a
archaic : dwelling, abode
b
obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

Examples of mansion in a Sentence

a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills
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Over the years, their home transforms from a quant bungalow to a sprawling mansion. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024 Other options include The Jarvis at 220, a historic downtown mansion that now serves as a bed-and-breakfast with views of the Neuse River and skyline, and the 1882 Italianate Victorian Aerie Bed & Breakfast, ideal for those seeking a romantic escape. Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 Beyoncé and Jay-Z Perhaps most notable are Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, who purchased their nearly $200 million Malibu mansion in 2023, the most expensive home in California history, according to Architectural Digest. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mansion 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Time Traveler
The first known use of mansion was in the 14th century

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“Mansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mansion. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

mansion

noun
man·​sion ˈman-chən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
: a large impressive residence

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