/ʃəˈtoʊ/; /tʃəˈtoʊ/; French: [ʃato] (listen)

Definitions

1. noun

A large and impressive house, typically in rural France, especially one built for a noble family.

“The couple purchased a charming chateau in the countryside.”

2. noun

A large and impressive house or building, especially one used for a particular purpose or activity.

“The university’s new chateau served as a state-of-the-art research center.”