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a
: a unit of English rural territorial organization
especially
: such a unit in the Middle Ages consisting of an estate under a lord enjoying a variety of rights over land and tenants including the right to hold court
b
: a tract of land in North America occupied by tenants who pay a fixed rent in money or kind to the proprietor
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the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Madonna never set out to become a classic British lady of the manor, however, until fate intervened when she was introduced to Hugo Vickers, Cecil Beaton's suave biographer, through a mutual friend in 1998.
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Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
There are several notable Irish castle and manor estate properties around the country, but few give you the chance to earn or redeem points for your visit.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The actress played estate owner Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, who is forced to sell her manor following the death of her husband.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Hallowed Halls turns your home into a stately Victorian manor, complete with spooky portraits, eerie black-and-gold decor, and even a few séance essentials.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
There are several notable Irish castle and manor estate properties around the country, but few give you the chance to earn or redeem points for your visit.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The actress played estate owner Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, who is forced to sell her manor following the death of her husband.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Hallowed Halls turns your home into a stately Victorian manor, complete with spooky portraits, eerie black-and-gold decor, and even a few séance essentials.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for manor
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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