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palace

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/ˈpæl.ɪs/ · pal-ace

A large and impressive building, often a residence for royalty or high-ranking officials.

Meanings

nounformal

A large and impressive building, often a residence for royalty or high-ranking officials.

بہت بڑا اور متاثر کن عمارت، اکثر شاہی یا اعلیٰ اہلکاروں کے رہائش کے لئے.

محل

mahal

Formal: محل

Synonyms

mansioncastleresidenceحویلیقصربنگلہ

Antonyms

shackhovelcottageجھونپڑیکچی جھونپڑیچھوٹا گھر

Common Collocations

  • royal palace
  • palace grounds
  • historic palace

Example Sentences

The king resides in a magnificent palace.

بادشاہ ایک شاندار محل میں رہتا ہے۔

Badshah ek shandar mahal mein rehta hai.

The palace was built in the 18th century.

یہ محل اٹھارہویں صدی میں بنایا گیا تھا۔

Yeh mahal atharahvin sadi mein banaya gaya tha.

Tourists flock to see the grand palace.

سیاح بڑے محل کو دیکھنے کے لئے جمع ہوتے ہیں۔

Siyaha bade mahal ko dekhne ke liye jama hote hain.

Easily Confused With

palate:Palate refers to the roof of the mouth or a person's appreciation of flavors, while palace refers to a grand building.

Word Family

palatial
adjectiveمحل نما

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a beautiful palace to remember the grandeur associated with the word.

Visualize a grand building with tall towers and elaborate designs.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محل کا بھی کیا عالم ہے، بس خالی ہیں در و دیوار

Mahal ka bhi kya aalam hai, bas khaali hain dar o deewar.

What is the situation of the palace, its walls and doors are empty.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محل میں بھوک نہیں رہتی

Mahal mein bhook nahi rehti

In a palace, hunger does not stay.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "palatium" — large house, palace

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from Latin to refer to a grand residence, especially of royalty or nobility, and is used metaphorically for any large and impressive building.