noun
- a large French country house or castle, especially one giving its name to wine made in its neighborhood
- a large impressive house or mansion
Examples
- The wine comes from a famous chateau in Bordeaux.
- They toured several chateaux in the Loire Valley.
- The billionaire built a chateau-style mansion in Napa Valley.
- The 18th-century chateau overlooks the vineyards.
- We stayed at a charming chateau during our French vacation.
- The chateau has been in the family for generations.