mansion

[man-shuhn]

noun

1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence.

2. manor house.

3. British.,  Often mansions. a large building with many apartments; apartment house.

4. Oriental and Medieval Astronomy.,  each of 28 divisions of the ecliptic occupied by the moon on successive days.

5. Archaic.,  an abode or dwelling place.

mansion

/ ˈmænʃən /

noun

1. Also called: mansion house. a large and imposing house

2. a less common word for manor house

3. archaic,  any residence

4. (plural) a block of flats

5. astrology any of 28 divisions of the zodiac each occupied on successive days by the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansion¹

1325–75; Middle English < Latin mānsiōn- (stem of mānsiō ) an abiding, abode. See manse, -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansion¹

C14: via Old French from Latin mansio a remaining, from mansus; see _manse

Example Sentences

"I was one of dozens of girls that I personally know who were forced into Jeffrey's mansion... in New York City when we were just kids," she said.

From BBC

Stark said it’s common for companies to rent their mansions for months at a time, and far in advance.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, they’re battling over who gets custody of their California dream mansion.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in Hollywood, influencers have set up shop in a crumbling mansion with an infamous past, desperate to go viral; the owners of the property are looking for sponsorship money to pay for its repairs.

From Los Angeles Times

Arenas was arrested July 30 and charged along with five others with conspiracy for allegedly running illegal poker games at his Encino mansion, court records show.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• building 
• dwelling 
• estate 
• hall 
• home 
• manor 
• palace 
• residence