palace
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1 royal residence (n.) A2 Elementarythe official home of a king, queen, or president.
the official residence of a monarch, head of state, or high-ranking religious dignitary.
ExampleThousands of tourists gather outside the palace every day to watch the changing of the guard.
ExampleThe royal family retreated to their summer palace in the mountains to escape the humid heat of the capital city.
- shack
- hovel
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2 luxurious house (n.) B1 Intermediatea very large and expensive house that looks like it belongs to a king.
a large, lavishly decorated, or ornate residence, often used metaphorically for any impressive home.
ExampleAfter winning the lottery, he bought a modern palace with ten bedrooms and a huge pool.
ExampleThe tech mogul's new hilltop estate is a glass-and-steel palace that overlooks the entire valley.
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3 public building (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea large, beautiful building used for public events, shows, or art.
a large and ornate public building designed for exhibitions, entertainment, or cultural gatherings.
ExampleThe city built a new ice palace for the winter sports competition.
ExampleThe grand exhibition was held in the crystal palace, a structure famous for its innovative use of glass and iron architecture.
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4 Crystal Palace FC (n.) B1 Intermediate British English Informal Sporta common name for a professional football team from London.
a common ellipsis referring to Crystal Palace Football Club, a professional team based in South London.
ExampleHe has been a Palace fan since he was a young boy.
ExamplePalace managed to secure a late draw against their rivals, much to the delight of the home crowd.
UsageUsually capitalized when referring to the specific team.
- the eagles
From Middle English paleys, from Old French palais, which comes from Latin palātium, from Palātium, in reference to the Palatine (Palatine Hill), one of the seven hills of Rome, where the aristocracy of the Roman Republic—and later, Roman emperors—built large, splendid residences. The name is ultimately either from Etruscan, the same source as Pales (“Pales, the Italic goddess of shepherds, flocks and livestock”), or Latin palus (“stake; enclosure”). Doublet of palazzo and Pfalz.