castle

[ˈkæsl]

Definition:
1. A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack.
2. A large and stately mansion.
3. (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard.

Use 'castle' in a sentence:

1. The castle is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds.
2. The castle was originally surrounded by a triple wall, only one of which remains.
3. The castle fronts the sea.
4. Castle walls are very thick.
5. We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle.
6. A man's house is his castle.
7. Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral.
8. This castle has fifty doors.
9. The island is surmounted by a huge black castle.
10. Please build a castle.
11. Welcome to the Baby's Castle!
12. He was riding on his horse looking for the castle.
13. Let's go inside the castle.
14. The castle was built on top of a natural grassy mound.
15. The castle forms the focal point of the city.
16. A few days before, a fire had devastated large parts of Windsor Castle.
17. The children were playing on the inflatable castle.
18. The size of the castle and its commanding position still impress the visitor today.
19. The castle is now in the custody of the state.
20. Where is your beautiful castle?
21. He grabbed at the opportunity to buy his castle.
22. Our castle needs your help!
23. He commanded that roads be built to link castles across the land.
24. The dark silhouette of the castle ruins stood out boldly against the fading light.
25. The castle lies on a hilltop.
26. There is much to see in the way of castles, curiosities, and museums.
27. My home is my castle.
28. We made a short diversion to go and look at the castle.
29. The castle was rebuilt by his great grandson in 1859.
30. Did you visit Edinburgh Castle?
31. Family is everyone's castle.
32. The castle was bathed in moonlight.
33. Visitors to the castle had to fork out for a guidebook.
34. Damage was confined to a small portion of the castle.
35. The castle occupies a commanding position on a hill.
36. The castle is open daily from May to October inclusive.
37. We visited the ruins of a Norman castle.
38. It is a perfect example of a medieval castle.
39. The castle is well worth a visit.
40. At that time, the castle was in enemy hands.
41. The castle has been put up for sale.
42. The Lawn Tennis Association suspended Mr Castle from the British team.
43. The castle receives a steady stream of visitors.
44. The arch once stood alone at the entrance to the castle.
45. Leeds Castle will provide a dramatic backdrop to a fireworks display next Saturday.
46. The castle is magnificently sited high up on a cliff.
47. The castle stands on the site of an ancient battlefield.
48. The original castle was probably built about AD 860.