mansion house

• Casa grande e impressionante, geralmente de importância histórica ou pertencente a uma família rica. No inglês britânico, "Mansion House" designa especificamente a residência oficial do Lord Mayor de Londres.

A large, impressive house, typically one that is historically significant or owned by a wealthy family. In British English, 'Mansion House' specifically refers to the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London.

1. Large, impressive residenceB1formal

   A very large, grand, and often historic house, typically belonging to a wealthy family.

   Mansão grande e imponente

   • The old mansion house stood at the end of the long driveway.
   • They bought a Victorian mansion house in the countryside.
   • The mansion house had over twenty rooms and a large garden.

2. B2formalbritish

   The official residence of a mayor or other high-ranking official in some British cities.

   Residência oficial

   • The Lord Mayor's banquet was held at the Mansion House in London.
   • The Mansion House in York is a historic building used for civic events.
   • The delegation was welcomed at the Mansion House.