castle
Translation
castle
Examples
The queen lives in a big castle.
The queen lives in a big castle.
We built a sand castle on the beach.
We built a sand castle on the beach.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) castle a large fortified building The queen lives in a big castle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortress, palace, citadel
Etymology
From Latin 'castellum', a diminutive of 'castrum' meaning 'fortified place'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a king and queen living in a large, stone building with towers. That's a castle.