mansard

[ man-sahrd, -serd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Also called mansard roof. a hip roof, each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part. Compare French roof.
the story under such a roof.

mansard

/ -səd; ˈmænsɑːd /

See gambrel roof
Also calledmansard roof a roof having two slopes on both sides and both ends, the lower slopes being steeper than the upper Compare gambrel roof
an attic having such a roof

Origin of mansard¹

1725–35; < French mansarde, named after N. F. Mansart

Origin of mansard¹

C18: from French mansarde, after François Mansart

The architect was Mansard, for whom the Mansard roof, known in America, is named.

The building is planned after the palace of the Tuilleries, having at each end the chateau roof and mansard windows.

And mounting the stairs to the mansard, their door had shut upon the Platonians; it was a secret society.

From the mansard there was a beautiful view of Paris, with forest growth drawing close to the heart of the city.

Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.'

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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