mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
Synonyms of mansionnext
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

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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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And aside from owning private jets and towering mansions, billionaires’ two favorite hobbies are buying stakes in professional sports leagues and pouring money into philanthropy. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 His summer project with the Boardwalk is all about nurturing diplomatic relations between the US and Italy by playing the role of approachable host on the immaculate floating mansion. — CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 More than 50 Eaton wildfire victims showed up to protest in front of the governor’s mansion on Monday night in Sacramento, where Newsom was holding an event for legislators. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 In its breathless finale, Curry races through the mansion reconstructing every murder, flinging himself through doors and corridors while maintaining the verbal precision of a stage actor performing at double speed. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mansion

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

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The first known use of mansion was in the 14th century

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mansion

noun
man·​sion ˈman-chən How to pronounce mansion (audio)
: a large impressive residence

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