villa

noun

ˈvi-lə How to pronounce villa (audio)
Definition of villanext
as in mansion
a large impressive residence a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico

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Recent Examples of villa Accommodations for this ticket include the choice of either a four-stateroom yacht or four-bedroom villa with access to the festival grounds for three nights. — Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The tension built when her brother-in-law arrived at the villa and couldn't locate the gown. — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 Every villa has a personal gym and a separate spa treatment room, with therapists and trainers on call. — Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025 The new building was designed to commemorate the legacy of Adolf Muhr, the villa’s first owner and the original author of its story. — Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for villa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villa
  1. mansion
  2. hacienda
  3. manor
  4. castle
  5. estate
  6. palace
  7. house
Noun
  • Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.
    — Eva Fedderly, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • While work was being done on the Beaux-Arts mansion, most of its paintings and sculptures were on view a bit north at the old Whitney, an austere, looming Brutalist pile, with white-walled galleries.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.
    — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hacienda
Noun
  • What does making a wish at the fountain outside the manor do?
    — Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Each room, aside from its distinct properties, also serves as a block on a grid — essentially the blueprint of the entire manor.
    — Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of manor
Noun
  • River cruise lines also sail from Paris to the beaches of Normandy on the Seine; along the ornate castles and vineyards of the scenic Loire Valley; and through Burgundy and Provence on the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
    — Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of castle
Noun
  • With strategic estate planning and specific financial tools, families can ensure their businesses survive.
    — Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Delicate Dance Of Legacy, Inheritance, And Law At its core, estate planning—the process of determining who receives an inheritance from your estate—is about balancing personal wishes with legal realities.
    — Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of estate
Noun
  • The palace continues to exercise caution around her schedule, announcing her appearances closer to the time and emphasizing that her recovery remains her top priority.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • After lunch, wind your way to Dar El Bacha, the former palace of Thami el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakesh in the early 20th century.
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of palace
Noun
  • The exhibition presents five shots from the photographer’s collaboration with the jewelry house.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The house has been in continuous operation for more than 75 years.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of house

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