1
a
: the official residence of a chief of state (such as a monarch or a president)
b
chiefly British
: the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
2
a
: a large stately house
b
: a large public building
c
: a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment
a movie palace
Examples of palace in a Sentence
Noun
The town's old movie palace has been torn down.
the billionaire's “summer cottage” turned out to be an over-the-top palace
Adjective
a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
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Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The grove also houses two ancient palaces and nine riverside worship points, each maintained by priests or priestesses who inherit their roles through their family lineage.
—Ogar Monday, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
The royal family was rocked by another cancer diagnosis last year as the palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles was receiving treatment for cancer, which continues into this year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 May 2025
The Fort – Broward County’s epic 43-court pickleball palace – is helping the Marlins set up for the May 18 event.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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Noun
Tours of the palace are given in Italian and English by a family member up to four times a day (except Wednesday).
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The grove also houses two ancient palaces and nine riverside worship points, each maintained by priests or priestesses who inherit their roles through their family lineage.
—Ogar Monday, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
The royal family was rocked by another cancer diagnosis last year as the palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles was receiving treatment for cancer, which continues into this year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 May 2025
The Fort – Broward County’s epic 43-court pickleball palace – is helping the Marlins set up for the May 18 event.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palace. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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