palace
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈpælɪs/
- Archaic
:
palacio de exposiciones
- Local leaders engaged in resettlement established their authority by commissioning lavish palaces adorned with impressive architectural sculpture.
- palace doors
- pleasure palace
- palace architecture
Examples
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At the cities' centers were huge ceremonial areas with magnificent temples and palaces built around a plaza.
Academic text (1990) -
Then it shall be as magnificent as a palace ceremony.
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Its like a museum, or even a palace.
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The chat can take place in a virtual coffee shop, a palace, or even at the beach.
Academic text (2001) -
Hello from the incredible City Palace in Jaipur.
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Being a fair ruler, he invited all his subjects to his palace to receive a share of the seasoning.
Fiction book (1998) -
Well, we have a wonderful petting zoo at the palace where Polly would be quite safe.
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She gradually acquired an elegance and dignity... that brought new life to state occasions and state palaces.
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The grand exhibition was held in the palace, showcasing the finest artworks of the era.
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Visitors flock to see the magnificent palace, famous for its stunning architecture and rich history.
Synonyms
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1.0
A large space for public gatherings like concerts or feasts
16
3.2
The official London home and office of the king or queen
5
9.1
A large impressive building used for public events like concerts or exhibitions
2
9.6
A public hall for talks and musical performances
2
3.2
A large room or building used for shows and displays
1
8.7
The official home of the Pope in Vatican City where he lives and works
A large, impressive building like a palace often in South Asia
A large historic building in London where Parliament meets
The building in Vatican City where the Pope lives and works
Compounds
4
3.9
A large luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip known for Roman-style buildings and big shows
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6.1
A large royal building near Paris built for King Louis XIV with grand rooms and famous gardens
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Etymology
Palace can mean a very large and beautiful exhibition hall because very grand royal houses gave the word a sense of size and splendor, so big show buildings (for example the 'Crystal Palace') used the name to mean a 'grand exhibition hall'.