Mansard

Pronunciation: /ˈmænsɑɹd/

Mansard (noun)

  1. A type of roof that has two slopes on each side, with the lower slope being steeper.

Examples

  • A mansard roof adds extra living space to a building.
  • A mansard roof has two slopes on each side.

Common collocations: classic mansard, modern mansard, build a mansard

Synonyms of Mansard

Formal