mansion

[ man-shuhn ]

noun

1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence.
2. manor house.
3. Often mansions. British. 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 calledmansion 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

Mr Bailey's Mansion House address will come alongside a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who will talk about her plans to shake up the UK pension system in a bid for growth.

From BBC

Andrew Bailey's Mansion House speech to investors will mark some of his strongest comments yet on Brexit, saying one of its consequences has been weaker trade.

From BBC

The entertainment segment’s operating income for the quarter totaled $1.1 billion, quadruple the same quarter a year earlier, which included the lackluster “Haunted Mansion.”

From Los Angeles Times

A Jacobean mansion and a concert venue in a Baroque church are among 26 sites across London to be added to Historic England's at-risk register.

From BBC

Since the “mansion tax” took effect last April, a bevy of groups have aired their grievances.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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