mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
Synonyms of mansionnext
1
a(1)
: a large imposing residence
(2)
b
: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
2
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

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
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In 2003, the institute restored a 1903 mansion next door into the Jannes Library. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026 The eight-bedroom Georgian mansion is located on the Windsor Estate, less than five miles from Windsor Castle. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 Some Republicans eye exit from Capitol Hill Greg Gianforte, the chair of the Republican Governors Association, is the man leading the GOP's crusade to occupy more state governors' mansions. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Where else to go after shutting down Times Square but a Midtown mansion? Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mansion

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mansion was in the 14th century

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“Mansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mansion. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

mansion

noun
man·​sion ˈman-chən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
: a large impressive residence

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