manse

noun

ˈman(t)s How to pronounce manse (audio)
Synonyms of mansenext
1
archaic : the dwelling of a householder
2
: the residence of a minister
especially : the house of a Presbyterian minister
3
: a large imposing residence

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the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks
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Vaile Mansion publicity representative Pam Fulmer said at the time that the manse was likely to deteriorate beyond repair without municipal dollars and attention. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 The 22,000-square-foot manse includes a putting green, a salon, and a seven-car garage. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 The house Irina lives in, a striking Brutalist manse whose concrete sections rise to defy gravity, makes a significant aesthetic contribution in itself. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026 Besides his South Florida estate, Combs still retains a plush manse in Los Angeles’ Holmby Hills that was also raided by feds. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English manss, from Medieval Latin mansa, mansus, mansum, from Latin mansus lodging, from manēre

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of manse was in the 15th century

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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manse. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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manse

noun
ˈman(t)s How to pronounce manse (audio)
: the residence of a member of the clergy : parsonage
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