Mansard
noun
A type of roof with two angles instead of just one, creating additional space.
The old Victorian house had a beautiful mansard roof.
Often appears as...
- mansard roof
- mansard style
noun
A type of roof with two angles instead of just one, creating additional space.
The old Victorian house had a beautiful mansard roof.
Often appears as...
- mansard roof
- mansard style
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Term
Used mainly in architecture or real estate contexts to describe a certain roof style.
When browsing house listings, you’ll recognize a mansard by its unique sloped design.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Reference
Mansard roofs originated in France and carry a classic, European aesthetic.
The mansion's mansard roof gave it a distinctly French, historic look.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Roofs
Although typically describing roofs, 'mansard' can also refer to windows matching the roof style.
Besides its roof, the building featured decorative mansard windows.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Term
Used mainly in architecture or real estate contexts to describe a certain roof style.
When browsing house listings, you’ll recognize a mansard by its unique sloped design.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Reference
Mansard roofs originated in France and carry a classic, European aesthetic.
The mansion's mansard roof gave it a distinctly French, historic look.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Roofs
Although typically describing roofs, 'mansard' can also refer to windows matching the roof style.
Besides its roof, the building featured decorative mansard windows.
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Term
Used mainly in architecture or real estate contexts to describe a certain roof style.
When browsing house listings, you’ll recognize a mansard by its unique sloped design.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Reference
Mansard roofs originated in France and carry a classic, European aesthetic.
The mansion's mansard roof gave it a distinctly French, historic look.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Roofs
Although typically describing roofs, 'mansard' can also refer to windows matching the roof style.
Besides its roof, the building featured decorative mansard windows.
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