1. plural of mansard; roofs having two slopes on each side, with the lower slope steeper than the upper one
Usage: architectural

Examples

• The Victorian houses featured distinctive mansards that gave them their characteristic silhouette.
• Many Parisian buildings from the 19th century have mansards to maximize living space.
• The architect designed mansards for the new development to match the historic neighborhood.
• Snow tends to slide off mansards more easily than flat roofs.
• The mansards were covered in slate tiles typical of French architecture.
• Building codes required the mansards to have proper drainage systems.