mansion
1 of 1noun/ˈmænʃən/
Forms:mansions
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a very large and impressive house
B2Learn more on WikipediaA mansion is a large, impressive house, often featuring luxurious amenities and expansive grounds. It is typically associated with wealth and status, designed to provide both comfort and grandeur. Mansions often have multiple floors, numerous rooms such as a ballroom and library, and outdoor spaces like gardens and swimming pools. They are often found in wealthy neighborhoods or secluded locations, offering privacy and an extravagant lifestyle. Mansions are usually owned by rich individuals or families and are designed to offer an elevated living experience.
- The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
- They were invited to a gala event hosted at a historic mansion in the countryside.
- The mansion has ten bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a large garden.
- The old mansion has been converted into a boutique hotel.
- He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library.
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(in astrology) one of the twelve equal divisions of the zodiac
- Each mansion in the zodiac represents a specific segment of the sky.
- The astrologer calculated the position of the planets in each mansion.
- Ancient texts describe the effects of planets in each mansion.
- The moon passes through all twelve mansions in a lunar cycle.
- Astrologers assign personality traits to each mansion.