villa — A large house in the country or suburbs, typically one with fine architecture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large house in the country or suburbs, typically one with fine architecture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪlə/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's villa was so big that he needed a golf cart to get from the kitchen to his bedroom.
- We booked a villa with a swimming pool for our family vacation.
- The ancient Roman villa had beautiful mosaics and a central courtyard.
villa
NOUN[/ˈvɪlə/]
A large house in the country or suburbs, typically one with fine architecture

a well-dressed family walks up the curved stone pathway toward the impressive front entrance of the villa. The parents point admiringly at the ornate columns and arched windows while their children run ahead excitedly. As they approach, the massive wooden doors open to reveal elegant interior lighting spilling out. A butler emerges from the entrance to welcome the arriving guests with a formal bow. The landscaped gardens frame the scene with topiary bushes and fountain features. Other guests can be seen on the villa's terraced balconies enjoying the scenic view. a large house in the country with fine architecture typical of an upscale estate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'villa', originally referring to a large country estate built by Roman aristocrats outside the city. In ancient Rome, wealthy citizens retreated to suburban villas to escape urban bustle and enjoy leisurely country living.
Breakdown
Villa is a Latin root meaning 'country house' or 'farm estate', with no further morphological breakdown as it is a simple, uncompounded lexical unit from classical Latin.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire's villa was so big that he needed a golf cart to get from the kitchen to his bedroom.”
“We booked a villa with a swimming pool for our family vacation.”
“The ancient Roman villa had beautiful mosaics and a central courtyard.”
“His dream was to own a villa in the French countryside where he could make wine and complain about tourists.”
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