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单词 palace
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palace

1 of 2

noun

pal·​ace ˈpa-ləs How to pronounce palace (audio)
1
a
: the official residence of a chief of state (such as a monarch or a president)
b
chiefly British : the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
2
a
: a large stately house
b
: a large public building
c
: a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment
a movie palace

palace

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of or relating to a palace
2
: of, relating to, or involving the intimates of a chief executive
a palace revolution
palace politics
3
: luxurious, deluxe

Synonyms

Noun

  • castle
  • château
  • estate
  • hacienda
  • hall
  • manor
  • manor house
  • manse
  • mansion
  • villa

Adjective

  • Babylonian
  • deluxe
  • lavish
  • Lucullan
  • Lucullian
  • luxe
  • luxuriant
  • luxurious
  • luxury
  • opulent
  • palatial
  • plush
  • plushy
  • silken
  • sumptuous
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Example Sentences

Noun The town's old movie palace has been torn down. the billionaire's “summer cottage” turned out to be an over-the-top palace Adjective a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Government and palace officials have been stunned by the numbers, a 24/7 procession expected to last until the queen’s funeral on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey. William Booth, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 This one is across from Trafalgar Square near the entrance to The Mall, where a steady stream of mourners, many bearing flowers, have been heading for the palace. Reuters, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2022 The joy is clear in the laughter, hair braiding and dancing that fill the palace where the Agojie reside. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 In some specific instances, the palace has detailed the moments in which King Charles III, Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle will take part in the proceedings. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Just around the corner from Buckingham Palace, the palace is used by many royals as their London base, including Princess Anne, who also lives at Gatcombe Park, and Princess Alexandra. Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 16 Sep. 2022 The royal family had come together to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Buckingham Palace that evening, and inside the palace, the family had a meal together. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 16 Sep. 2022 Since the opening last year of the west wing of the Humboldt Forum – which is a partial replica of a Prussian palace that was demolished by East Germany’s communist government after World War II – more than 1.5 million people have visited. Kirsten Grieshaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2022 The family had a private evening after the coffin reached the palace, poignantly on English soil for the first time. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English palais, from Anglo-French, from Latin palatium, from Palatium, the Palatine Hill in Rome where the emperors' residences were built

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

palace

noun

pal·​ace ˈpa-ləs How to pronounce palace (audio)
1
: the home of a ruler
2
: a large or splendid house

palace 1 of 2

adjective

as in luxury
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • luxury
  • luxurious
  • deluxe
  • luxuriant
  • palatial
  • lavish
  • opulent
  • sumptuous
  • beautiful
  • plush
  • luxe
  • silken
  • royal
  • regal
  • extravagant
  • expensive
  • Babylonian
  • plushy
  • comfortable
  • magnificent
  • grand
  • gorgeous
  • rich
  • impressive
  • premium
  • Lucullian
  • imposing
  • kingly
  • costly
  • dear
  • Lucullan
  • grandiose
  • baronial
  • august
  • precious
  • majestic
  • ostentatious
  • stately
  • splendid
  • showy
  • monumental
  • awesome
  • pretentious
  • noble
  • cozy
  • homelike
  • homey
  • heroic
  • heroical
  • proud
  • awful
  • homy
  • snug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ascetic
  • humble
  • austere
  • spartan
  • economical
  • ascetical
  • spare
  • meager
  • frugal
  • meagre
  • no-frills
  • thrifty
  • stingy
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palace

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noun

1
as in mansion
a large impressive residence the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • mansion
  • castle
  • villa
  • hacienda
  • manor
  • estate
  • house
  • hall
  • housing
  • château
  • manse
  • manor house
  • home
  • residency
  • penthouse
  • abode
  • dwelling
  • roof
  • showplace
  • hearth
  • place
  • domicile
  • nest
  • habitation
  • suite
  • lodging(s)
  • country house
  • great house
  • pad
  • salon
  • town house
  • aerie
  • quarter(s)
  • countryseat
2
as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building the governor's opponents have accused him of building palaces to house the state government

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • tower
  • cathedral
  • hall
  • edifice
  • structure
  • mansion
  • castle
  • monument
  • villa
  • manor
  • construction
  • mausoleum
  • château
  • estate
  • hacienda
  • erection
  • memorial
  • showplace
  • manor house
  • countryseat
3
as in castle
the residence of a ruler Buckingham Palace flies a special flag to indicate when the monarch is in residence

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • castle
  • court
  • mansion
  • villa
  • château
  • estate
  • alcazar
  • seraglio
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