CEFR B2

villa

noun

Meaning

A large, detached country house or estate, often used as a holiday home.

Synonyms: house, residence, mansion, estate

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlə/

A large, detached country house or estate, often used as a holiday home.

They rented a luxurious villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The artist found inspiration in the quiet solitude of his remote villa.
During the Roman Empire, wealthy citizens often owned a villa in the countryside.

villa in (prepositional phrase): Specifies the location of the villa. — "She dreamed of owning a villa in Tuscany."
villa on (prepositional phrase): Specifies the location, often a specific feature like a coast or hill. — "The villa on the cliff offered breathtaking ocean views."

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