Monticello

American  

[mon-ti-chel-oh, -sel-oh] / ˌmɒn tɪˈtʃɛl oʊ, -ˈsɛl oʊ /

noun

1. the estate and residence of Thomas Jefferson, in central Virginia, near Charlottesville.

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Monticello Cultural  

1. The home of Thomas Jefferson, in central Virginia. The mansion at Monticello, designed by Jefferson himself, is a notable example of the use of ancient forms, such as the dome, in the architecture of his time.

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Monticello appears on the back (“tails” side) of the nickel; Jefferson's head is on the front.

Example Sentences

Visits to Mount Vernon and Monticello are treated mainly as occasions to remind us, as if any reader of this book will need reminding, that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were deeply implicated in slavery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Monticello Home and Ridglea Home have been faulted by state investigators for shortcomings in care, including putting some residents at risk of choking by not properly preparing their food.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Williams, a Louisiana native, started his career at Division II Arkansas Monticello, where he appeared in two games in the 2019 season.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

At a news conference, Mr. Jordan said that the tests would be evaluated by a research committee at Monticello, which is owned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2024

The area was the center of daily life at Monticello, with more than twenty one-room houses and workshops.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis