What does VILLA mean?

Villa

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large, luxurious country house or estate, especially in Italy.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈvɪlə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈvɪlə/

Origin and Usage: The word "villa" comes from the Latin word "villa" which means "country house" or "farmhouse". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe a large and luxurious country house or estate, especially in Italy. Since then, the term has been used to describe similar properties in other countries as well.

Synonyms: Mansion, estate, manor, chateau, palace.

Related Words: House, manor, palace, villa.

Example Sentences:

• The family spent their summer vacation in a beautiful villa in Tuscany.
• The villa had a large swimming pool and a tennis court.
• The millionaires villa was the envy of the entire town.
• The villa was surrounded by acres of olive trees and vineyards.
• The couple decided to retire to their villa in the south of France.