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manor

Pronunciation: [ˈmænər]

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Learn how to use manor in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “housing”

(noun) a large, impressive house usually located on a big piece of land. It often comes with gardens and sometimes farms. Manors were originally homes for important people a long time ago.

Example

The old manor on the hill has beautiful gardens and a lovely view.

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The small cottage is not as grand as the manor down the road.

Example

Have you ever visited a real manor before?

Context: “historical”

(noun) a term used for a piece of land that was controlled by a lord in the past. It included the manor house and the surrounding farms. People who lived on this land worked for the lord.

Example

The lord ruled over the manor and all the peasants who lived there.

Example

That area used to be a manor, but now it is just empty fields.

Example

What activities took place on a medieval manor?

How to pronounce manor

Pronunciation: [ˈmænər]

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