palace

[US]/'pælɪs/
[UK]/'pæləs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A grand residence, especially one that is a luxurious dwelling or official residence of a ruler.

Phrases & Collocations

royal palace

ancient palace

imperial palace

grand palace

palace museum

buckingham palace

potala palace

presidential palace

crystal palace

palace hotel

children's palace

palace lantern

Example Sentences

The palace is a monstrosity.

This palace is magnificent.

the ducal palace in Rouen.

the Palace M-in Beijing

a palace high up on a hill.

It is really a magic palace!

The palace was a nest of intrigue.

The palace was built in the fifteenth century.

a silent vigil outside the presidential palace

the palace proved unready for occupancy.

The royal palace was filled with intrigue.

a palace in an enchanted wood

The steps of the palace rise in easy flights.

The palace is full of priceless antiques.

Buckingham Palace is a great magnet for tourists.

Crystal Palace attacked swiftly down the left.

the telephones of the presidential palace were bugged.

The Palace Theater headlines a magician.

Real-world Examples

" Avoid palaces and gardens of palaces, " William Thornton, a Washington city representative warned.

Source: This month VOA Special English

It's representatives lived on islands and built luxurious palaces.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

I need to go to my mind palace.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

This is one of my least favorite palaces.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

" A dragon is approaching the palace, " he said.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

Another palace is Norbulingka, built in 1755.

Source: Travel around the world

There were temples, a magnificent royal palace, and so on.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

Gerda ran into the Queen's palace.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

Those who create memory palaces perform significantly better on tests than those who don't.

Source: Listening Digest

Does anyone remember visiting recently one of these gorgeous marble palaces?

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

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