as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of manor
The Langley is the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough and rooms cost more than $600 per night.
—
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The video game industry spent much of April talking about Blue Prince, a manor mystery that will be in game-of-the-year conversations because of its layers of interlocking puzzles.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The beating heart of the property is the main building, the Inn, which was inspired by the 1910 manor built by Richard T. Wilson, a New York tycoon who made his fortune in banking and racehorses.
—Tayari Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Our family manor was on the outskirts of the King’s territory, far from most of the nobility and day-to-day machinations of court, its customs, and norms.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for manor
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The video game industry spent much of April talking about Blue Prince, a manor mystery that will be in game-of-the-year conversations because of its layers of interlocking puzzles.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The beating heart of the property is the main building, the Inn, which was inspired by the 1910 manor built by Richard T. Wilson, a New York tycoon who made his fortune in banking and racehorses.
—Tayari Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Our family manor was on the outskirts of the King’s territory, far from most of the nobility and day-to-day machinations of court, its customs, and norms.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for manor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
-
It’s set today in modern-day L.A., somewhere on the coast in a palatial mansion, which is a very sort of film noir setting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
-
At one point, the head of the family Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville) pays respect to the mansion that made the show famous — the real Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England — by giving it a pat and a kiss, apparently as the family says goodbye to it.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
The former, with its iconic castles, characters, and warp pipe entrance, and the latter with dozens of dragons, three rides, and one amazing show do not disappoint.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
-
The castle had been the home to the Granthams since the show’s launch in 2011.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The historic estate worth around $1 billion spans over 130,000 acres in England and Wales and is designed to provide income for the heir to the throne; William visits the region every four to six weeks.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 June 2025
-
In July 2019, NBC News’ TODAY released unearthed video footage believed to be from 1992, which showed Trump greeting Epstein at his Mar-a-Lago estate.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
For those who want to head to the main hotel, guests of the villa have full access to the those facilities too, which include the saltwater infinity pool carved into the rocks, the Dior Spa Eden-Roc and the five clay tennis courts.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
-
Each of the 15 adults-only villas has an enormous deck and plunge pool, and includes features like fire pits and indoor-outdoor showers.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Noun
-
There are colonial palaces next to street markets, and winding lanes that take you through the centuries on a stroll.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
-
While there, William and Kate visited the Bhutanese palace and were greeted with a traditional Bhutanese welcoming ceremony.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share