mansion
noun
man·sion
ˈman(t)-shən 
1
a(1)
: a large imposing residence
(2)
b
: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
2
a
b
: one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided
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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After your tour, linger at Folly Beach—shelling, sunning, or catching a few waves—or head back to Charleston to savor Lowcountry classics reimagined at world-class restaurants, stroll past storied mansions, and soak in the city’s rich history.
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Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Concierge Auctions has the Chateauesque mansion listed with a starting bid estimated at between $6 and $12 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Former San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence is selling his new Malibu mansion for $39 million.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
After your tour, linger at Folly Beach—shelling, sunning, or catching a few waves—or head back to Charleston to savor Lowcountry classics reimagined at world-class restaurants, stroll past storied mansions, and soak in the city’s rich history.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Mansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mansion. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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mansion
noun
man·sion
ˈman-chən
: a large impressive residence
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