plural châteaus
sha-ˈtōz 
or châteaux
sha-ˈtō(z)
or châteaux
sha-ˈtō(z)
1
: a feudal castle or fortress in France
2
: a large country house : mansion
3
: a French vineyard estate
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Examples of château in a Sentence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Technically, a chateau is defined as a large manor house or estate.
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Valentina Valentini, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
The sale includes all the different wines produced at the chateau over the past 100 years, including Châteaux Laville Haut-Brion, La Tour Haut-Brion, and La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Numerous families and owners have made their mark on the chateau during its over 800 year history, including by its current owner, Jean-Claude Lavorel, who added modern luxuries such as a spa, contemporary suites, and a glass roof over the inner courtyard.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old F1 star shows off the luxury travel brand’s new Turin collection ($250 to $1,495) of textured black leather backpacks, sling bags and more high-performance accessories at an oceanside French chateau.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
By Thursday, June 13, the front lines had shifted as far south as his chateau at Chantilly.
—Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
Savor fresh French cuisine The chateau’s seasonal and mostly local food is one of the highlights of a stay.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The ex-Hollywood super couple quickly became locked in a bitter, years-long legal battle over custody and their winery and chateau in the South of France.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
Surrounded by vineyards, the secluded chateau is a buyout-only private retreat.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Valentina Valentini, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
The sale includes all the different wines produced at the chateau over the past 100 years, including Châteaux Laville Haut-Brion, La Tour Haut-Brion, and La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Numerous families and owners have made their mark on the chateau during its over 800 year history, including by its current owner, Jean-Claude Lavorel, who added modern luxuries such as a spa, contemporary suites, and a glass roof over the inner courtyard.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old F1 star shows off the luxury travel brand’s new Turin collection ($250 to $1,495) of textured black leather backpacks, sling bags and more high-performance accessories at an oceanside French chateau.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
By Thursday, June 13, the front lines had shifted as far south as his chateau at Chantilly.
—Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
Savor fresh French cuisine The chateau’s seasonal and mostly local food is one of the highlights of a stay.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The ex-Hollywood super couple quickly became locked in a bitter, years-long legal battle over custody and their winery and chateau in the South of France.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
Surrounded by vineyards, the secluded chateau is a buyout-only private retreat.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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