mansard

[ man-sahrd, -serd ]

/ ˈmæn sɑrd, -sərd /

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noun

Also called mansard roof . a hip roof, each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part.Compare French roof.

the story under such a roof.

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Origin of mansard

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

Words nearby mansard

Man proposes, God disposes, manque, Manresa, manroot, manrope, mansard, Mansart, man's best friend, manscape, manse, Mansell

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How to use mansard in a sentence

The architect was Mansard, for whom the Mansard roof, known in America, is named.
A Journey Through France in War Time|Joseph G. Butler, Jr.
The building is planned after the palace of the Tuilleries, having at each end the chateau roof and mansard windows.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall
And mounting the stairs to the mansard, their door had shut upon the Platonians; it was a secret society.
Emmy Lou|George Madden Martin
From the mansard there was a beautiful view of Paris, with forest growth drawing close to the heart of the city.
Lazarre|Mary Hartwell Catherwood

Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.'
Life On The Mississippi, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for mansard

mansard

/ (ˈmænsɑːd, -səd) /

noun

Also called: mansard roof a roof having two slopes on both sides and both ends, the lower slopes being steeper than the upperCompare gambrel roof

an attic having such a roof

Word Origin for mansard

C18: from French mansarde, after François Mansart

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