Meaning & use

villa

noun·Everyday

A large, comfortable house, especially one in the countryside or by the sea.

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They rented a villa overlooking the coast for their two-week summer vacation.

The ancient Roman villa featured elaborate mosaics and a private bathhouse.

A note on using this word

Villa often implies a leisurely or luxurious residence, historically associated with wealthy Roman or Mediterranean estates.

Words with a similar meaning

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