statelyhomes
nounUK /ˈsteɪtli həʊmz/
US /ˈsteɪtli hoʊmz/
Big, grand houses that look important and fancy.
The tour bus drove past rows of stately homes with tall windows and huge gardens.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Large historic houses in the countryside, often open for visitors to see.
We spent the weekend visiting stately homes in the English countryside.
3. Impressive, dignified buildings that show wealth and high social rank.
The old street is lined with stately homes built by wealthy merchants.
4. Homes that are formal and elegant in style, both inside and out.
Her family lives in one of those stately homes with a long driveway and a fountain.