Search Dictionary
Definition of palazzo

palazzo

/pəˈlɑːtsoʊ/
pa · laz · zo
Plural:palazzi
JUMP TO:

palazzo Lexical Profile

palazzo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, grand, palace-like building or residence, especially an historic urban mansion or public edifice in Italy.

Example

"The art museum is housed inside a sixteenth-century Renaissance palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for palazzo
Antonyms
View all antonyms for palazzo

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse "palazzo" (a grand building or palace) with "piazza" (an open public square or marketplace in an Italian town). The word accepts both the Italian plural "palazzi" and the regularized English plural "palazzos."

• Rhymes for palazzo

• Nearby Words

palatovelar
palau
palaver
palazzo
pale
paleface
palefaced

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian "palazzo," derived from Latin "palatium," originally referring to the Palatine Hill in Rome where the imperial residences were built.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palazzo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palazzo
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.