1. a roof having two slopes on all four sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper one
Usage: architecture

1. having or relating to a mansard roof
Usage: architecture

Examples

• The Victorian house featured a distinctive mansard roof with dormer windows.
• Many Second Empire buildings are characterized by their mansard rooflines.
• The architect designed a mansard-style addition to the historic building.
• The steep lower slope of the mansard provided extra living space in the attic.
• French mansard roofs became popular in American architecture during the 1860s.
• The mansard design allowed for more usable space on the upper floor.