Synonyms for

Mansions

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

Definition

A large and impressive house, especially one that belongs to a wealthy person.

Synonyms & similar words

mansion manse starsign sign residence house hall signofthezodiac mansionhouse planetaryhouse estate chateau castle palace manor villa manse hall residence dwelling abode home house domicile lodging quarters shelter accommodation habitation

Synonyms by register

Formal

residences estates dwellings abodes

Informal

big houses pads cribs

Literary

manors palaces chateaux

Antonyms

hovels shacks cottages huts slums hovel shack

Common collocations

  • grand mansions
  • luxury mansions
  • historic mansions
  • sprawling mansions
  • old mansions
  • modern mansions
  • mansions for sale
  • mansions in the hills

Word family

noun mansion

Usage note

A mansion refers to a very large, impressive house. It is often associated with wealth and status.

Example sentences

  1. The wealthy businessman lived in a huge mansion with a swimming pool and tennis court.
  2. The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghosts of its previous occupants.
  3. The couple bought a mansion in the countryside as their retirement home.
  4. The movie star's mansion was featured in a popular home magazine.
  5. The mansion was surrounded by a large garden with beautiful flowers and trees.

Quotes

  • My mansion is me, and I am not for sale. - Calvin Klein
  • I don't think I'm a celebrity. I'm just a guy from east Texas who loves cars and airplanes. - Carroll Shelby
  • The mansion should not be graced by its master, the master should grace the mansion. - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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