1
: a country estate
2
: the rural or suburban residence of a wealthy person
3
British
: a detached or semidetached urban residence with yard and garden space
Examples of villa in a Sentence
They rented a seaside villa for two weeks.
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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The new building was designed to commemorate the legacy of Adolf Muhr, the villa’s first owner and the original author of its story.
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Click here to see more photos of the Sicilian villa.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The rate for villas (fit for a family of 4) starts at $228, but prices will vary depending on the time of year.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
Each Crestwood Village villa is designed to provide a serene and tranquil sanctuary.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Click here to see more photos of the Sicilian villa.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The rate for villas (fit for a family of 4) starts at $228, but prices will vary depending on the time of year.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
Each Crestwood Village villa is designed to provide a serene and tranquil sanctuary.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Villa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/villa. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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villa
noun
vil·la
ˈvil-ə 
1
: a country estate
2
: a large expensive house usually located in the country
Biographical Definition
Villa
biographical name
Vil·la
ˈvē-yə
Francisco 1878–1923
Pancho
ˈpän-(ˌ)chō
ˈpan-
Villa originally Doroteo Arango Mexican bandit and revolutionary
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