hacienda

noun

ˌ(h)ä-sē-ˈen-də How to pronounce hacienda (audio)
Definition of haciendanext
as in mansion
a large impressive residence the sugar baron spared no expense in building a grand hacienda on his plantation near Cuernavaca

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Recent Examples of hacienda The main hacienda is designed for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Diego is the big-hearted and good-natured owner of a small hacienda and husband to Doña Gabriella (Audrey Dana). — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 The story centers around a woman who inherits a mysterious hacienda filled with magic, secrets and unexpected connections that begin to reshape her life. — Stephanie Hope, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hacienda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacienda
  1. mansion
  2. villa
  3. manor
  4. estate
  5. castle
  6. palace
Noun
  • The hallucinatory cinematography and imposing Victorian mansion in which much of the story unfolds provide an abundance of atmosphere.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Now, Newsom is termed out of the governor’s mansion early next year and is reportedly laying the groundwork for a presidential run in 2028, where his track record on homelessness will almost inevitably come up on the campaign trail.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • Your first stop is the Haveli, a modern house inspired by the traditional villas of Rajasthan, where the spa, pool, gym, and kids club are located.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The accommodations span an impressive range, beginning with ultra-premium rooms featuring custom bedding, dramatic views, and luxurious baths, followed by signature suites with private pool villas.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of villa
Noun
  • The house combines several architectural styles — Romanesque arches on the tower, Renaissance window pediments, English-manor chimneys.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • After hours, Neo-Vision parks his body in the bar’s walk-in fridge and retreats to a mind palace modeled after a British country manor.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of manor
Noun
  • Cecil oversaw the opening of The Inn in 2001, making good, more than a century later, on his great-grandfather’s original vision for a hotel component to his country estate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Daily Express, which first reported the investigation, said the inquiries related to claims that women were trafficked to the king’s private estate in the Scottish Highlands.
    — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of estate
Noun
  • The Knight’s Tale children’s department will offer a playful interpretation of the British home, inspired by medieval castles and courts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Jones examines the role America has played in the broader history of castles, from early fortifications to Civil War-era forts.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of castle
Noun
  • The palace was rebuilt, and the Codex Gigas was moved to the new library there in 1768.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • My royal sources have given me no indication that the palace was informed.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of palace

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