manse

noun

ˈman(t)s 

1

archaic : the dwelling of a householder

2

: the residence of a minister

especially : the house of a Presbyterian minister

3

: a large imposing residence

Synonyms

• castle
• château
• estate
• hacienda
• hall
• manor
• manor house
• mansion
• palace
• villa

Examples of manse in a Sentence

the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks

Recent Examples on the Web

The manse was also reportedly a social hub for advisers to President Ronald Reagan. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024

However, unlike the late King of Rock and Roll’s home, the LA manse is actually for sale, and untangling the ownership mess will likely take much longer than a few business days, halting any potential legitimate ownership transfer. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024

The manse on North Elm Drive was originally built in 1927. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2024

To spend the night in one of the historic manses positioned directly on the scenic walk. —Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English manss, from Medieval Latin mansa, mansus, mansum, from Latin mansus lodging, from manēre

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

manse

noun

ˈman(t)s 

: the residence of a member of the clergy : parsonage