castle


Definition: Meaning of, castle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɑːs(ə)l /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
castle castles
[countable]
  1. also Castle a very large strong building, built in the past as a safe place that could be easily defended against attack
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. one of the pieces used in a game of CHESS . Each player has two castles, which start the game in the corner squares, and can move only forwards or sideways [=  rook]
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  3. castles in the air plans or hopes that you have that are unlikely ever to become real
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

castle used in phrases

  • Balmoral Castle (noun)
    1. a castle in northeastern Scotland that is a private residence of the British sovereign
  • Windsor Castle
    1. one of the official homes of the British royal family, in the town of Windsor
  • air castle (noun)
    1. absentminded dreaming while awake
  • bouncy castle (noun)
    1. a large object filled with air, often shaped like a castle, that children jump on for fun
  • castle in Spain (noun)
    1. absentminded dreaming while awake
  • castle in the air (noun)
    1. absentminded dreaming while awake
  • More