mansion
noun
man·sion
ˈman(t)-shən 
1
a(1)
: a large imposing residence
(2)
b
: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
2
a
b
: one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided
Examples of mansion in a Sentence
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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Originally a mansion built in 1881, the 14-room boutique hotel feels like staying at your eccentric friend’s country home in the best way; splashy decor and mixed prints characterize the aesthetic, and many of the pieces are handmade or one-of-a-kind.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The mansion was once owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There also were nights at the Playboy mansion and flings with men while high.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
While the frequent visits from Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indian peoples is reflected in the various churches, Hindu temples, colonial mansions, Buddhist stupas the food has been heavily impacted.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The mansion was once owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There also were nights at the Playboy mansion and flings with men while high.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
While the frequent visits from Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indian peoples is reflected in the various churches, Hindu temples, colonial mansions, Buddhist stupas the food has been heavily impacted.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mansion
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“Mansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mansion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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mansion
noun
man·sion
ˈman-chən
: a large impressive residence
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