Tuileries
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A large public garden in Paris, France: The Tuileries is a formal garden located between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde. 2. A former royal palace in Paris: The Tuileries Palace was a royal residence built in the 16th century, which was burned in 1871. Today, only the gardens remain.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Garden):
- We had a picnic in the Tuileries.
- The Tuileries is famous for its statues, fountains, and orderly layout.
- Proper noun (Historical Palace):
- The Tuileries was once home to French kings and emperors.
- The storming of the Tuileries was a key event in the French Revolution.
Advanced Usage
- "The Tuileries Gardens": This is the full and most precise name for the garden, distinguishing it from the historical palace.
- The Tuileries Gardens are a popular spot for Parisians to relax.
Variants and Related Words
- Jardin des Tuileries (n): The French name for the Tuileries Gardens.
- Tuileries Palace (n): The specific term for the historical building that is no longer standing.
Synonyms
- Public garden (for the gardens).
- Royal palace (for the historical structure).
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to a famous landmark in Paris. The primary contemporary meaning is the garden. The meaning of the palace is historical, as the building was destroyed in the 19th century. Context usually makes it clear whether the speaker is referring to the present-day gardens or the historical palace.
Noun
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formal gardens next to the Louvre in Paris
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palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens
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