stately home

noun
UK: /ˌsteɪtli ˈhəʊm/
US: /ˌsteɪtli ˈhoʊm/

  1. A large, impressive house in the countryside, usually with extensive grounds and of historical importance.

    1. We visited a stately home.
    2. The tour of the stately home provided insight into the family's rich history and artistic treasures.

Synonyms

manor house hall country house
stately home adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a grand and impressive residence.

    1. It was a stately home visit.
    2. The stately home atmosphere made her feel like she was in a historical drama.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "stately home" is /ˌsteɪtli ˈhəʊm/ in British English and /ˌsteɪtli ˈhoʊm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "stately home": "We visited a stately home.". More examples on the page.