1
archaic
: the dwelling of a householder
2
: the residence of a minister
especially
: the house of a Presbyterian minister
3
: a large imposing residence
Examples of manse in a Sentence
the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks
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Improbably located right across the street from their humble abode is the upscale manse inhabited by the Falconers, a rich couple (Katherine Waterson, Chris Klein) who’ve raised only child Tiffany (Fina Strazza) to be a particularly stinging WASP.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 May 2025
Bonus points: The hotel looks directly out to Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island manse, another level of cool that adds to the day.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Designed to his specifications, the 13,000-square-foot manse has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, multiple garages, and a backyard putting area.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
When the Summer Housers arrived at their Hamptons manse, they were met with the shock of a lifetime.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 May 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 May 2025
Bonus points: The hotel looks directly out to Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island manse, another level of cool that adds to the day.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Designed to his specifications, the 13,000-square-foot manse has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, multiple garages, and a backyard putting area.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
When the Summer Housers arrived at their Hamptons manse, they were met with the shock of a lifetime.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for manse
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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manse. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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