English · Travel & Places
villa
/ˈvɪl.ə/
[/ˈvɪl.ə/]
large country house
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large and comfortable house, especially one in the countryside or used as a holiday home.
Example
The family rented a sunny villa with a private pool on the Italian coast.
The family rented a sunny villa with a private pool on the Italian coast.
Etymology
From Latin 'villa', a country house or farm estate.
How & Where It’s Used
Associated with holiday rentals and luxury homes.