mansion
noun
man·sion ˈman(t)-shən 
1
a(1)
: a large imposing residence
(2)
: manor house
b
: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
2
a
: house sense 3b
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
Synonyms
- castle
- château
- estate
- hacienda
- hall
- manor
- manor house
- manse
- palace
- villa
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Example Sentences
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
Recent Examples on the Web Once used as a cigarette vending machine business, the mansion was converted to a single-family residence by a commodities trader in the 1980s. 
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This Florida mansion was designed with mariners in mind. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 Almost 20 years after Escobar's death in 1993, the mansion was purchased by Colombian art dealer Lio Malca. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 The mansion is located in Mosman, among the most expensive Sydney suburbs, where the average home price is $5.4 million. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 The Staten Island mansion was used as the exterior for the Corleone family home, while interior scenes were shot at Filmways Studios in Harlem, Manhattan. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 19 July 2022 The modern 6,608 square feet mansion in upscale Brentwood is listed for $7.765 million and features six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a range of smart technology fitted by the Full House star, who died on Jan. 9 at the age of 65. Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 9 June 2022 The 7,100 square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion was originally listed for $2.4 million but sold for $2.23 million in early 2019. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 10 May 2022 The Dangler mansion was built as a home for Jacob Dangler, a German immigrant who became a successful meat packer and provisions merchant, according to the LPC. Candace Taylor, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This Florida mansion was designed with mariners in mind. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 Almost 20 years after Escobar's death in 1993, the mansion was purchased by Colombian art dealer Lio Malca. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 The mansion is located in Mosman, among the most expensive Sydney suburbs, where the average home price is $5.4 million. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 The Staten Island mansion was used as the exterior for the Corleone family home, while interior scenes were shot at Filmways Studios in Harlem, Manhattan. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 19 July 2022 The modern 6,608 square feet mansion in upscale Brentwood is listed for $7.765 million and features six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a range of smart technology fitted by the Full House star, who died on Jan. 9 at the age of 65. Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 9 June 2022 The 7,100 square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion was originally listed for $2.4 million but sold for $2.23 million in early 2019. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 10 May 2022 The Dangler mansion was built as a home for Jacob Dangler, a German immigrant who became a successful meat packer and provisions merchant, according to the LPC. Candace Taylor, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
mansion
noun
man·sion ˈman-shən
: a large fine house
mansion
noun
as in manor
a large impressive residence if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills Synonyms & Similar Words
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- manor
- hacienda
- castle
- estate
- villa
- palace
- house
- manse
- housing
- hall
- château
- home
- manor house
- residency
- penthouse
- abode
- dwelling
- showplace
- roof
- domicile
- habitation
- place
- nest
- hearth
- lodging(s)
- suite
- pad
- country house
- aerie
- great house
- salon
- town house
- quarter(s)
- countryseat