mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman(t)-shən 

1

a(1)

: a large imposing residence

(2)

: manor house

b

: a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure

2

a

: house sense 3b

b

: one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided

3

a

archaic : dwelling, abode

b

obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay

Synonyms of mansion

• hacienda
• manor
• castle
• estate
• villa
• palace
• house
• manse
• housing

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The neighborhood/area Despite many of the area’s mansions housing businesses or fairly average restaurant chains, this stretch of Sarrià still belongs to the wealthy. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026

The midcentury-modern mansion, dubbed Hayvenhurst, is shown in the background of this circa-1977 shot. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026

Swift owns the High Watch seaside mansion there, which right next door to the Ocean House hotel. —Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026

In the episode, Liz went to help Kelsey move out of his 16,000-square-foot mansion. —Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Rhymes for mansion

• scansion
• expansion

Kids Definition

mansion

noun

man·​sion ˈman-chən 

: a large impressive residence