Palace: meaning, definitions and examples

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palace

 

[ หˆpรฆlษชs ]

Context #1 | Noun

royal residence

A palace is a large and impressive building, typically the official residence of a king, queen, or other royal figure. Palaces are often richly decorated and symbolize power and wealth.

Synonyms

castle, chateau, mansion

Examples of usage

  • The royal family lives in the palace.
  • The palace was open to the public for tours.
  • She attended the ball at the palace.
Context #2 | Noun

luxurious building

In a broader sense, a palace can also refer to any large and luxurious building, often used for important events or gatherings. It can be a symbol of grandeur and opulence.

Synonyms

estate, manor, mansion

Examples of usage

  • The hotel felt like a palace with its marble floors and golden chandeliers.
  • The billionaire's mansion was like a modern palace.

Translations

Translations of the word "palace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palรกcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Palast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ istana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะฐั†

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paล‚ac

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎฎๆฎฟ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใงใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท palais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palacio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saray

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถ์ „ (gungjeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตุฑ (qasr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palรกc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palรกc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎซๆฎฟ (gลngdiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ” (sasakhle)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saray

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palacio

Etymology

The word 'palace' originated from the Latin word 'palatium', which referred to the Palatine Hill in Rome, one of the seven hills of Rome. The Palatine Hill was known for its association with the imperial palaces of Roman emperors. Over time, the term 'palace' expanded to refer to grand residences of royalty and the wealthy, symbolizing power and opulence.

See also: pal, palate, palette, pals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,437, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.