Mansard

usgb/ˈmænsɑːrd/
noun

A type of roof with two angles instead of just one, creating additional space.

The old Victorian house had a beautiful mansard roof.
Visual representation of "mansard" - A type of roof with two angles instead of just one, creating additional space.

Often appears as...

  • mansard roof
  • mansard style
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Architectural Term

Used mainly in architecture or real estate contexts to describe a certain roof style.

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When browsing house listings, you’ll recognize a mansard by its unique sloped design.
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Historic Reference

Mansard roofs originated in France and carry a classic, European aesthetic.

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The mansion's mansard roof gave it a distinctly French, historic look.
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Not Just Roofs

Although typically describing roofs, 'mansard' can also refer to windows matching the roof style.

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Besides its roof, the building featured decorative mansard windows.
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