mansard

[ man-sahrd, -serd ]

noun

1. Also called mansard roof. a hip roof, each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part. Compare French roof.
2. the story under such a roof.

mansard

/ -səd; ˈmænsɑːd /

noun

1. Also calledmansard roof a roof having two slopes on both sides and both ends, the lower slopes being steeper than the upper Compare gambrel roof
2. an attic having such a roof

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansard¹

1725–35; < French mansarde, named after N. F. Mansart

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansard¹

C18: from French mansarde, after François Mansart

Example Sentences

The architect was Mansard, for whom the Mansard roof, known in America, is named.

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The building is planned after the palace of the Tuilleries, having at each end the chateau roof and mansard windows.

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And mounting the stairs to the mansard, their door had shut upon the Platonians; it was a secret society.

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From the mansard there was a beautiful view of Paris, with forest growth drawing close to the heart of the city.

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Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.'

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