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a
: a unit of English rural territorial organization
especially
: such a unit in the Middle Ages consisting of an estate under a lord enjoying a variety of rights over land and tenants including the right to hold court
b
: a tract of land in North America occupied by tenants who pay a fixed rent in money or kind to the proprietor
Phrases
to the manor born
: born into circumstances of wealth and privilege
was to the manor born but as a politician he acquired some proletarian touches—
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the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Behind the on-screen splendor are actual castles, manors, and stately palaces—many of which are still privately owned, maintained by noble families, or open to the public.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The current house was built in 1851 after the original manor from 1666 and its replacement in 1824 were destroyed in fires.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The owner collected antiques from movie and TV sets, his favorite London hotels, and at least 50 manor estates.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The current house was built in 1851 after the original manor from 1666 and its replacement in 1824 were destroyed in fires.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The owner collected antiques from movie and TV sets, his favorite London hotels, and at least 50 manor estates.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for manor
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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