palace

Definition

  • noun: the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.
  • noun: the official residence of a chief of state (as a monarch or a president)
  • often used in the names of buildings
  • synonyms: basilica, seraglio, vatican

Examples

  • The prime minister left to inform 'the Palace' in person.

  • The town's old movie 'palace' has been torn down.

  • the royal/imperial/presidential 'palace'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Have you got that? Sí. Switzerland. Have you got the merchandise? Sí. Good. I'll see you tomorrow... at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad. - Sí. - Good-bye. Sí. Good-bye. Inspector? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) It seems the army are determined to prevent renewed fighting... between shoppers and market traders, by sealing the area around the president's palace. Supplies for the palace had to be brought through- Oh, good evening, Madame Van Gogh. Good evening. I was just reading (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther