manor house

noun
UK: /ˈmænər haʊs/
US: /ˈmænər haʊs/

  1. A large country house that was the main house on an estate in the past.

    1. We visited a beautiful manor house today in the countryside.
    2. The wealthy family decided to restore the old manor house to its former glory, showcasing its historical significance.

  2. The main house of a landed estate, often with historical significance and architectural features.

    1. The manor house had a big garden and many rooms.
    2. After years of neglect, the local historical society aimed to transform the dilapidated manor house into a museum.

Synonyms

stately home country house hall

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "manor house" in English means: A large country house that was the main house on an estate in the past., The main house of a landed estate, often with historical significance and architectural features..

The phonetic transcription of "manor house" is /ˈmænər haʊs/ in British English and /ˈmænər haʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "manor house": stately home, country house, hall.

Example usage of "manor house": "We visited a beautiful manor house today in the countryside.". More examples on the page.