1
a
: the official residence of a chief of state (such as a monarch or a president)
b
chiefly British
: the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
2
a
: a large stately house
b
: a large public building
c
: a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment
a movie palace
Examples of palace in a Sentence
Noun
The town's old movie palace has been torn down.
the billionaire's “summer cottage” turned out to be an over-the-top palace
Adjective
a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
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Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Its image appears in souvenirs, poetry, and on palace walls.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The city saw damage to part of a historic royal palace built in the 19th century.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The palace announced in a statement that the couple were required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The two marry, and Maomao dances for her mother on the palace walls.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Its image appears in souvenirs, poetry, and on palace walls.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The city saw damage to part of a historic royal palace built in the 19th century.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The palace announced in a statement that the couple were required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for palace
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palace. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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