palazzo

noun

pa·​laz·​zo pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce palazzo (audio)
plural palazzi pə-ˈlät-(ˌ)sē How to pronounce palazzo (audio)
: a large imposing building (such as a museum or a place of residence) especially in Italy

Examples of palazzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What to Consider This is a small B&B, not a full-service luxury hotel, so there’s no restaurant, and the reception desk is only staffed until 7 p.m. This small, intimate B&B is housed in a historic palazzo in Oltrarno, just across the river from the historic center. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024 Young-Su Kim, divisional merchandise manager men’s, Bergdorf Goodman. Favorite Collections: Prada, Zegna, Fear of God Best presentation concept: Brioni created a transportive experience in a classical palazzo with a labyrinth-like environment. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Grab these pleated palazzo pants for 60 percent off for a limited time! Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 Wear these palazzo pants with a crop top, button-down shirt, or even over a bathing suit. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for palazzo 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin palatium palace

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palazzo was in 1657

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“Palazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palazzo. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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