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Definition of villa

villa

/ˈvɪl.ə/
vil · la
Plural:villas
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• noun

1

A large, luxurious country residence or estate, often characterized by extensive grounds and historically associated with ancient Roman or Italian architecture.

Example

"During their summer vacation in Tuscany, the family rented a beautiful 16th-century villa surrounded by olive groves."

2

A stylish detached or semi-detached house, typically situated in a residential district or resort area and frequently used as a holiday home.

Example

"They purchased a charming seaside villa in Spain to serve as a quiet retreat away from the busy city."

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• Rhymes for villa

• Nearby Words

vilely
vileness
vilify
villa
villach
village
villager

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'villa' (country house, farm), originating from Latin 'villa' (country house, estate), which traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*weyk-' meaning 'clan' or 'settlement'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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