manor

noun

man·​or ˈma-nər 

1

a

: the house or hall of an estate : mansion

b

: a landed estate

2

a

: a unit of English rural territorial organization

especially : such a unit in the Middle Ages consisting of an estate under a lord enjoying a variety of rights over land and tenants including the right to hold court

b

: a tract of land in North America occupied by tenants who pay a fixed rent in money or kind to the proprietor

manorial

mə-ˈnȯr-ē-əl 

adjective

Phrases

to the manor born

: born into circumstances of wealth and privilege

was to the manor born but as a politician he acquired some proletarian touches

—Albert Scardino

Synonyms

• castle
• château
• estate
• hacienda
• hall
• manor house
• manse
• mansion
• palace
• villa

Examples of manor in a Sentence

the old family manor has 117 rooms

Recent Examples on the Web

The creative had a distinct vision for their historic Georgian manor home. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024

In a teaser trailer released by CTV on Thursday, The Traitors Canada revealed its cast of upcoming manor mates, including notable LGBTQ+ celebrities like Canada’s Drag Race star Melinda Verga, who placed fifth on the show’s much-beloved fourth season. —Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Sep. 2024

Where to stay: Head to Troutbeck for a stay in a dreamy historic manor with rich interior design. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024

Set in 1858, the film will follow a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English maner, from Old French manoir, from manoir to sojourn, dwell, from Latin manēre — more at mansion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing manor

• manor house

Kids Definition

manor

noun

man·​or ˈman-ər 

: a usually large estate

especially : one granted to a feudal lord

manorial

mə-ˈnōr-ē-əl 

-ˈnȯr-

adjective