Manor

Pronunciation: /ˈmænər/

Definitions of manor

noun a large country house with lands; the principal house of a landed estate

Example Sentences

A1 The manor had a big garden with colorful flowers.

A2 The manor was surrounded by tall trees and a stone wall.

B1 The manor was built in the 18th century and has a rich history.

B2 The manor's architecture reflects a mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles.

C1 The manor's vast estate includes a lake, a stable, and a vineyard.

C2 The manor's opulent interior features intricate wood carvings and stained glass windows.

Examples of manor in a Sentence

formal The manor was a grand estate with sprawling gardens and a majestic facade.

informal I heard the manor is rumored to be haunted, but I'm not scared to check it out.

slang That manor is lit, we should totally throw a party there!

figurative His mind was like a dark and mysterious manor, filled with hidden secrets and forbidden thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of manor

• past tense: manned
• plural: manors
• comparative: more manorial
• superlative: most manorial
• present tense: manors
• future tense: will manor
• perfect tense: have manned
• continuous tense: is manoring
• singular: manor
• positive degree: manor
• infinitive: to manor
• gerund: manoring
• participle: manning

Origin and Evolution of manor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'manor' originated from the Latin word 'manēre' meaning 'to remain' or 'to dwell'. It was used in reference to the main house of a feudal estate where the lord of the manor resided.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'manor' came to refer not just to the main house, but to the entire estate including the lands and buildings associated with it. The feudal system declined and manors evolved into large agricultural estates or country houses owned by wealthy individuals.