palazzo

noun

pa·​laz·​zo pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce palazzo (audio)
plural palazzi pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sē How to pronounce palazzo (audio)
: a large imposing building (such as a museum or a place of residence) especially in Italy

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From breezy palazzo pants and wrinkle-resistant dresses to elevated matching sets and comfy sandals, these travel-friendly styles pull their weight. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 There’s something super chic about a drapey, long pant like these low-rise palazzo-style ones. Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Try the trend for yourself with these loose-fitting palazzo capris. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The 17th-century palazzo, which became a hotel in 1811, has been reborn as the city’s splashiest new five-star. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for palazzo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palazzo was in 1657

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“Palazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palazzo. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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