mansion
Americannoun
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a very large, impressive, or stately residence.
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British. Often mansions. a large building with many apartments; apartment house.
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Oriental and Medieval Astronomy. each of 28 divisions of the ecliptic occupied by the moon on successive days.
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Archaic. an abode or dwelling place.
noun
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Also called: mansion house. a large and imposing house
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a less common word for manor house
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archaic any residence
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(plural) a block of flats
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astrology any of 28 divisions of the zodiac each occupied on successive days by the moon
Etymology
Origin of mansion
1325–75; Middle English < Latin mānsiōn- (stem of mānsiō ) an abiding, abode. See manse, -ion
Example Sentences
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In a bid to make way for the 18,000-square-foot mansion, Wasserman also purchased the property next door, which once belonged to music legend Frank Sinatra.
From MarketWatch
Searches are continuing this weekend at his former Windsor mansion Royal Lodge, where he lived for many years.
From BBC
On Saturday, several unmarked police cars were again seen at Andrew's former Windsor mansion Royal Lodge, where he lived for many years.
From BBC
Andrew only left the mansion in February, following the fallout from the latest drop of Jeffrey Epstein files.
From BBC
For instance, more than 18 months ago the King made active attempts to remove Andrew from Royal Lodge, his former mansion in Windsor.
From BBC
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