mansion

UK
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
US
/ˈmæn.ʃən/

Translations

mansionnoun
mansions
pl
UK
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
US
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
The wealthy businessman lived in a luxurious mansion.
Богатый бизнесмен жил в роскошном особняке.
The historical mansion was turned into a museum.
Исторический дворец был превращен в музей.
mansionadjective
UK
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
US
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "mansion tax", "mansion house".

Definitions

mansionnoun
A large, impressive house.
The wealthy businessman lived in a sprawling mansion on the outskirts of the city.
An official residence provided for a public or institutional figure.
Reporters waited outside the governor's mansion for the press conference.
(astronomy & astrology, usually plural) One of the twenty-eight divisions of the Moon's path in its monthly cycle; a lunar mansion.
Medieval star charts tracked the Moon as it moved through the twenty-eight mansions of the sky.
A dwelling place; an abode or lodging, especially (in religious or literary use) a place in heaven prepared for the soul.
The preacher spoke of the soul's eternal mansion awaiting it after death.
mansionadjective
Relating to or suitable for a large, luxurious house.
The government introduced a mansion tax on high-value properties.