English

Noun

châteaus

1. (colloquial) plural of château
   • 1966, Samuel Chamberlain, Bouquet de France: an epicurean tour of the French provinces - Page 455

     "Very active at the moment is “Les Relais de Champagne,” a group of sixty-four hotels, auberges, châteaus, and manor houses scattered all over France."

   • 2005, Kevin Zraly, Windows On The World Complete Wine Course 2006 - Page 110

     "Well, I'm sorry to shatter your dreams, but most châteaus are not like that at all."

   • 2005, James Salter, There & Then: The Travel Writings of James Salter - Page 90

     "The green Michelin called Châteaux of the Loire is the other essential volume. ... There is even recommended reading and a list of the châteaus that have son et lumière — sound and light — performances."

Synonyms

• châteaux