Escorial

American  

[e-skawr-ee-uhl, -skohr-, es-kaw-ryahl] / ɛˈskɔr i əl, -ˈskoʊr-, ˌɛs kɔˈryɑl /

noun

1. a building in central Spain, 27 miles (43 km) NW of Madrid, containing a monastery, palace, church, and mausoleum of the Spanish sovereigns: erected 1563–84.

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Escorial British  

/ ˌɛskɒrɪˈɑːl, ɛˈskɔːrɪəl /

noun

1. a village in central Spain, northwest of Madrid: site of an architectural complex containing a monastery, palace, and college, built by Philip II between 1563 and 1584

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Example Sentences

The alleged gunman, Joel Escorial, surrendered to authorities earlier in October after his face was captured from security footage.

From BBC

After the killing, however, the gunman, who was identified by police as Joel Escorial, surrendered in fear after government officials raised a reward for his capture.

From Seattle Times

The magnificent spring of culture that brought us “Don Quixote,” the Escorial palace, El Greco, and Velázquez.

From New York Times

Coupled with the great personalities of the three main characters, the film, shot in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain, takes place in a cultural complex whose gloomy and modern architecture contrasts with the absurdity of the scenes, but also makes it feel like a conceptual art performance.

From Seattle Times

Teresa Berganza, 89, a Spanish mezzo-soprano admired for her lithe, radiant, immaculately crafted performances in the operas of Mozart and Rossini, died May 13 at her home in the ancient city of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, now part of greater Madrid.

From Seattle Times