McMansion
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of McMansion
C20: a corruption of McDonald's , a major American fast-food enterprise noted for the ubiquity of its restaurants
Example Sentences
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McCann is, by no exaggeration, the best reality television find since Tiffany “New York” Pollard strolled into the McMansion they rented for “Flavor of Love” Season 1.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025
As the height of the McMansion offers a barrier against the community around you, the McMansion’s sprawling layout renders the community unnecessary.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2025
Why, in death, she decided to give her home away, rather than let it be sold and replaced with a multimillion-dollar McMansion.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” he said, quoting Socrates from inside a Canadian McMansion.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
Theo parked, and we walked to the two-story McMansion at the center of all the chaos.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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