villa
Translation
villa, country house
Examples
They rented a villa in Italy for the summer.
They rented a villa in Italy for the summer.
The ancient Roman villa had beautiful mosaics.
The ancient Roman villa had beautiful mosaics.
Grammar Patterns
a villa ((in a place)) a large house, especially one that is used for holidays in a warm country. They rented a villa in Italy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mansion, estate, country house
Etymology
From Latin 'villa' meaning 'country house, farm'.
Memory Tips
Picture a luxurious house in the Italian countryside, often rented for holidays.