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

In addition to the Presidential race, control of the House, the Senate, and eleven governors’ mansions are up for grabs. —The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024

And then will ride off to multimillion-dollar mansions never to think of them again. —Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024

Determined to give his family the perfect Christmas at a luxurious lake mansion, Hank tries to hide his dangerous profession. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024

Tastings at the Victorian Rhine House mansion include the Collectors’ Experience, featuring rare library vintages of the iconic Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and the Taste of Beringer seasonal culinary and wine pairing adventure. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024

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

Kids Definition

mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman-chən 

: a large impressive residence