mansion

[man-shuhn]

noun

1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence.

2. manor house.

3. British.,  Often mansions. a large building with many apartments; apartment house.

4. Oriental and Medieval Astronomy.,  each of 28 divisions of the ecliptic occupied by the moon on successive days.

5. Archaic.,  an abode or dwelling place.

mansion

/ ˈmænʃən /

noun

1. Also called: mansion house. a large and imposing house

2. a less common word for manor house

3. archaic,  any residence

4. (plural) a block of flats

5. astrology any of 28 divisions of the zodiac each occupied on successive days by the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansion¹

1325–75; Middle English < Latin mānsiōn- (stem of mānsiō ) an abiding, abode. See manse, -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansion¹

C14: via Old French from Latin mansio a remaining, from mansus; see _manse

Example Sentences

There have been repeated calls for Prince Andrew to be removed from Royal Lodge, his 30-room mansion in Windsor.

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His children went to elite U.S. colleges, and the family relaxed at their $23 million Malibu, Calif., mansion with sweeping views of the Pacific.

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The man texted photos of rehabs that looked like Hollywood mansions for movie stars, with swimming pools and hot tubs.

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Operating from a Victorian mansion just steps from Hyde Park, the company has recently seen a surge of wealthy customers hoping to stuff gold into the hundreds of safe-deposit boxes in its subterranean, steel-encased vault.

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The Gamble House, by the way, played a role in “Back to the Future,” as Doc Brown’s mansion.

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Related Words

• building 
• dwelling 
• estate 
• hall 
• home 
• manor 
• palace 
• residence