Manor (Noun)
Meaning 1
The landed estate of a lord (including the house on it).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
The mansion of a lord or wealthy person.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lord of the manor hosted a grand ball in the estate's opulent ballroom.
- The wealthy businessman's manor was surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens and a private lake.
- As a child, she would often explore the abandoned manor on the outskirts of town, imagining the lavish parties that once took place there.
- The family's manor had been in their possession for generations, its stone walls bearing witness to centuries of history.
- After inheriting the manor from her great-aunt, she spent years restoring it to its former glory.