palace
word
/ˈpæɫəs/
PA-lis
/pˈælɪs/
PA-lis
Definition
A palace is a very large and impressive building where a king, queen, or other ruler lives or lived. It can also refer to a grand official residence or a building with a luxurious, royal style.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to royal or official residences, not just any big house. Common collocations include 'royal palace', 'palace gates', and 'palace walls'. In informal speech, people may jokingly call a very luxurious home a 'palace'.
Spanish: palacioPortuguese (BR): palácioPortuguese (PT): palácioChinese (Simplified): 宫殿Chinese (Traditional): 宮殿Hindi: महलArabic: قصرBengali: প্রাসাদRussian: дворецJapanese: 宮殿Vietnamese: cung điệnKorean: 궁전Turkish: sarayUrdu: محلIndonesian: istana
Example Sentences
The king lives in a palace.
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The hotel lobby looked like a palace.
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We visited the old palace last summer.
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The palace has many large rooms.
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They opened the palace to tourists during the holiday.
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Come on, your apartment is basically a palace compared to mine.
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