palace

noun
UK: /ˈpæl.ɪs/
US: /ˈpæl.ɪs/

  1. A very large, impressive house, especially the official residence of a ruler or important person.

    1. The royal family lives in a big palace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The president's palace was heavily guarded by soldiers during the ceremony. [ ] [ ]

  2. A large, ornate building used for exhibitions, conferences, or other public events.

    1. We visited the art palace on our trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Crystal Palace was built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mansion castle residence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "palace" in English means: A very large, impressive house, especially the official residence of a ruler or important person., A large, ornate building used for exhibitions, conferences, or other public events..

The phonetic transcription of "palace" is /ˈpæl.ɪs/ in British English and /ˈpæl.ɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "palace": mansion, castle, residence.

Example usage of "palace": "The royal family lives in a big palace.". More examples on the page.