embassy — the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈembəsi/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy got lost and accidentally delivered 20 pizzas to the French embassy instead of the office building next door.
- When you lose your passport abroad, the embassy becomes your best friend.
- The embassy party was so fancy that even the security guards wore tuxedos.
embassy
NOUN[/ˈembəsi/]
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Citizens line up at the embassy to renew their passports and visas.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Embassy derives from Middle French ambassee, meaning 'mission of an ambassador' or 'ambassadorial duty.' The word evolved to denote the official diplomatic mission or residence that one nation establishes in another, reflecting the historical practice of dispatching special envoys to conduct important state business.
Breakdown
Old French ambassee (ambassadorial mission) + -y (noun suffix) = embassy. The root ambass- relates to Old French ambaissade, itself derived from medieval diplomatic terminology for official envoys and their delegated missions.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy got lost and accidentally delivered 20 pizzas to the French embassy instead of the office building next door.”
“When you lose your passport abroad, the embassy becomes your best friend.”
“The embassy party was so fancy that even the security guards wore tuxedos.”
“Students often visit the embassy to apply for study visas.”
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