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palace

/ˈpæl.əs/
pal · ace
Adverb:palatially
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Plural:palaces
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Adjective:palatial
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• noun

1

A large, grand, and richly decorated building that serves as the official residence of a monarch, head of state, archbishop, or other high-ranking dignitary.

Example

"Thousands of tourists gathered outside the gates of the royal palace to watch the changing of the guard."

2

Any spacious, splendid, or luxuriously appointed building, such as an ornate theater, hotel, or public exhibition hall.

Example

"The historic downtown cinema was restored to its former glory as a gilded movie palace from the 1920s."

3

British The royal household or monarchy viewed as an official institution, authority, or administrative body.

Example

"The palace issued a formal press statement this morning regarding the upcoming state visit."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'palais', from Latin 'palatium', originally referring to the Palatine Hill in Rome where the imperial residences of Augustus and subsequent Roman emperors were built.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palace
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