villa

noun

vil·​la ˈvi-lə 

1

: a country estate

2

: the rural or suburban residence of a wealthy person

3

British : a detached or semidetached urban residence with yard and garden space

Synonyms of villa

• mansion
• hacienda
• manor
• castle
• estate
• palace
• house

Examples of villa in a Sentence

They rented a seaside villa for two weeks.

a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico

Recent Examples on the Web

People love the overwater villas with private pools on decks. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026

The venture has grown to include striking villas inspired by the landscape, suites with biological pools (sans chemicals), and restaurants galore—and even a sister property in Lisbon. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026

Discovery and inspiration await in Casablanca, where leafy boulevards are lined by a diverse blend of architectural styles and lively markets are filled with treasures plucked from old villas and handcrafted by artisans. —Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

Nay Palad Hideaway This secluded beachside resort has just 10 villas offering an intimate home base from which to explore the sprawling mangrove forests, white-sand beaches, and subterranean caves of Siargao Island in the Philippines. —Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin; akin to Latin vicus village — more at vicinity

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for villa

• milla
• psylla
• scilla
• scylla
• zillah
• axilla
• flotilla
• gorilla
• guerilla
• guerrilla
• manilla
• mantilla

Kids Definition

villa

noun

vil·​la ˈvil-ə 

1

: a country estate

2

: a large expensive house usually located in the country

Biographical Definition

Villa

biographical name

Vil·​la ˈvē-yə 

Francisco 1878–1923 Pancho ˈpän-(ˌ)chō 

ˈpan-

Villa originally Doroteo Arango Mexican bandit and revolutionary