1
: a country estate
2
: the rural or suburban residence of a wealthy person
3
British
: a detached or semidetached urban residence with yard and garden space
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They rented a seaside villa for two weeks.
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Embracing indoor-outdoor living with a design that celebrates the landscape and incorporates sustainable materials, the accommodations range from tranquil beach and pool villas to expansive one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences that accommodate families or groups of friends.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
If personal villas, beach houses, and suites with plunge pools are your honeymoon dream, a stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla may be worth your while.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
The Ritz Carlton, Six Senses, and St Regis are among the international hotel chains present in the Maldives, with many rooms and villas costing thousands of dollars per night.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
For stargazing cruises, food festivals, and reef-side villas.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
If personal villas, beach houses, and suites with plunge pools are your honeymoon dream, a stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla may be worth your while.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
The Ritz Carlton, Six Senses, and St Regis are among the international hotel chains present in the Maldives, with many rooms and villas costing thousands of dollars per night.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
For stargazing cruises, food festivals, and reef-side villas.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Villa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/villa. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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villa
noun
vil·la
ˈvil-ə 
1
: a country estate
2
: a large expensive house usually located in the country
Biographical Definition
Villa
biographical name
Vil·la
ˈvē-yə
Francisco 1878–1923
Pancho
ˈpän-(ˌ)chō
ˈpan-
Villa originally Doroteo Arango Mexican bandit and revolutionary
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