🏰Castle

noun
/ˈkæs.əl/

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
a large fortified building or complex of buildings, typically of the medieval period, used as a residence for nobility

Example Sentences

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

The king lived in a grand castle on the hilltop.

Synonyms

fortress, stronghold, citadel, palace
Entry 1
fortress, stronghold, citadel, palace
Entry 2
fortress, palace, stronghold

Antonyms

hut, cottage, simple dwelling, shack
Entry 1
hut, cottage, simple dwelling
Entry 2
hut, shack

Collocations

medieval castle, ancient castle, castle walls, castle tower
Entry 1
medieval castle, ancient castle, castle walls
Entry 2
castle walls, medieval castle, castle tower

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