mas
Mas (noun) means a country house or farmstead in Occitan-speaking regions of France. Example: “They rented an old stone mas in Provence for the summer.”
How to use mas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a rural French farmhouse, or (in Caribbean culture) a Carnival costume parade.
Word forms
mas plural, mas plural, Masses plural
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They rented an old stone _____ in Provence for the summer.
Etymology
From Occitan mas, from Latin mansum, "a dwelling" — a doublet of the English word manse.
Frequently asked questions
What does “mas” mean?
The word “mas” means a country house or farmstead in Occitan-speaking regions of France. In plain terms, either a rural French farmhouse, or (in Caribbean culture) a Carnival costume parade.
How do you use “mas” in a sentence?
Here is “mas” used in a sentence: “They rented an old stone mas in Provence for the summer.”
What part of speech is “mas”?
“Mas” is a noun.
Where does the word “mas” come from?
The word “mas” comes from Latin. From Occitan mas, from Latin mansum, "a dwelling" — a doublet of the English word manse.
Is “mas” a common word?
“Mas” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mas” have?
“Mas” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a country house or farmstead in Occitan-speaking regions of France.