noun

castle

castle

The king lived in a large castle.

The king lived in a large castle.

We visited an old castle in Scotland.

We visited an old castle in Scotland.

((a/the)) castle a large fortified building The king lived in a large castle.

Synonyms: fortress, palace, citadel

From Latin 'castellum', a diminutive of 'castrum' meaning 'fortified place'.

A 'castle' is a large, fortified building, often from the medieval period. Picture a classic fairytale castle with towers and a moat.

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