Synonyms for

Manor

Verb / ˈmænɜ: / Another word for manor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large country house with lands and other buildings, especially one formerly owned by a nobleman or squire.

Synonyms & similar words

manorhouse estate mansion chateau castle palace plantation farm homestead villa residence house manse hall castle fortress citadel keep tower palace

Synonyms by register

Formal

estate residence domain chateau

Informal

pad crib digs place

Literary

keep hall seat

Antonyms

hut hovel shack cottage hovel hovel hovel

Common collocations

  • lord of the manor
  • manor house
  • manor born
  • old manor
  • manor gates
  • manor grounds
  • manor hall

Word family

noun manor
adjective manorial

Usage note

A manor historically refers to a large country house with lands, often owned by a lord. It can also refer to the estate itself. The term carries connotations of wealth, history, and sometimes feudalism.

Example sentences

  1. The manor had a big garden with a fountain in the middle.
  2. The king gave the manor to his loyal knight.
  3. The manor was surrounded by a big wall.
  4. The manor had many servants and workers.
  5. The manor was built in the 18th century.

Quotes

  • I am lord of this manor, and I will fight to protect my family.
  • The manor is a symbol of wealth and power.
  • The manor has many secrets hidden behind its walls.

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