mansion
0 antonyms and opposites of mansion, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A very large, luxurious house.
How to use mansion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin mānsiō ("a dwelling, a stopping place"), from manēre ("to stay") — the same root as "manor" and "remain."
Full origin of mansion →Frequently asked questions
What does “mansion” mean?
The word “mansion” means a very large, luxurious house. In plain terms, a big, expensive house, usually associated with wealth.
How do you pronounce “mansion”?
“Mansion” is pronounced MAN-shuhn (/ˈmæn.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “mansion” in a sentence?
Here is “mansion” used in a sentence: “The billionaire built a mansion overlooking the coast.”
What part of speech is “mansion”?
“Mansion” is a noun.
Where does the word “mansion” come from?
The word “mansion” comes from Latin. From Latin mānsiō ("a dwelling, a stopping place"), from manēre ("to stay") — the same root as "manor" and "remain.".
Is “mansion” a common word?
“Mansion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What makes a house a mansion?
A mansion is a very large, luxurious house, but there is no official size at which a house becomes one. The word simply implies scale, grandeur, and comfort well beyond an ordinary family home.
What is the difference between a mansion and a manor?
A mansion is any very large, luxurious house, old or new. A manor, or manor house, is historically the principal house of a landed estate, so the word carries associations of history and surrounding land.
What is the difference between a mansion and an estate?
A mansion is the building itself: a very large, luxurious house. An estate is the whole property, including the land and grounds, so a mansion may stand at the centre of an estate.
What is the difference between a mansion and a palace?
A palace is the official residence of royalty or a head of state, or a building of comparable grandeur. A mansion is a grand private house with no such official role, however luxurious it may be.