mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən 

1

a(1)

: a large imposing residence

(2)

: manor house

b

: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

2

a

: house sense 3b

b

: one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided

3

a

archaic : dwelling, abode

b

obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

Synonyms

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

Examples of mansion in a Sentence

a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool

if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills

Recent Examples on the Web

After nearly a year of trying to unload their marital mansion in Beverly Hills, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally slashed the asking price, despite J.Lo reportedly not wanting to do so. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025

The mansion, part of the small community of Wilton, is a fusion of elegance, tranquility and entertainment opportunities. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025

Nine months later, the pair tied the knot on Oct. 10, 2015, at a Boston mansion overlooking Boston Common. —Nicole Briese, People.com, 8 May 2025

Natchez’s mansions and personal belongings from toys to clothing were spared and frozen in time. —Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Rhymes for mansion

• scansion
• expansion

Kids Definition

mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman-chən 

: a large impressive residence