villa

¹ American  

[vil-uh] / ˈvɪl ə /

noun

1. a country residence or estate.

2. any imposing or pretentious residence, especially one in the country or suburbs maintained as a retreat by a wealthy person.

3. British. a detached or semidetached dwelling house, usually suburban.

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Villa ² American  

[vee-uh, vee-yah] / ˈvi ə, ˈvi yɑ /

noun

1. Francisco Doroteo ArangoPancho Villa, 1877–1923, Mexican general and revolutionist.

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villa ¹ British  

/ ˈvɪlə /

noun

1. (in ancient Rome) a country house, usually consisting of farm buildings and residential quarters around a courtyard

2. a large and usually luxurious country residence

3. a detached or semidetached suburban house

4. a medium-sized suburban house standing in its own grounds

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Villa ² British  

/ ˈviːə, ˈbiʎa /

noun

1. Francisco (franˈsisko), called Pancho Villa, original name Doroteo Arango. ?1877–1923, Mexican revolutionary leader

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Other Word Forms

• villa-like adjective
• villalike adjective

Etymology

Origin of villa

1605–15; (< Italian ) < Latin vīlla a country house, farm, akin to vīcus village, wick ³

Example Sentences

"With the many owners of villas in these districts, our sympathy is limited," they added, likely referring to the fact that Steglitz-Zehlendorf is one of Berlin's wealthiest neighbourhoods.

From BBC

The Vulkangruppe in its statement apologised to less affluent residents impacted by the power cuts, but said it had less sympathy for "the many owners of villas".

From BBC

In the summer months, the wealthy flocked to luxurious villas in the Bay of Naples with large retinues of slaves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alison said the men made it to the villa in a dishevelled state.

From BBC

In recent years, she spent most of her time at home, a villa on the Mediterranean sea known as La Madrague, once the scene of wild parties.

From The Wall Street Journal