mansions

word · lemma: mansion

Definition

Very large, impressive, and expensive houses, usually owned by wealthy people.

Usage & Nuances

'Mansions' is plural; always refers to more than one mansion. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Implies luxury, size, and wealth. Do not confuse with normal 'houses' or 'homes.' Also used metaphorically to mean places of grandeur.

Example Sentences

The street is lined with beautiful mansions.

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Rich families often live in large mansions.

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Many old mansions have become museums.

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They threw lavish parties in their seaside mansions every summer.

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During the tour, we saw several historic mansions with amazing gardens.

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It's common in movies to see celebrities living in huge mansions with pools and gyms.

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