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

Sir Arthur received the gift from Mr Astor's wife at a lunch at the family's mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York City, according to the auction house.

From BBC

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

Later, she takes revenge on her entire clan — whom she considers complicit in keeping her committed at Arkham — by gassing them, strutting around her family’s mansion in a yellow gown and a gas mask.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles is roughly a year and a half into its so-called “mansion tax,” levying charges on high-end property sales to raise money for affordable housing and homelessness initiatives.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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