serais

/səˈreɪ/

Meanings

noun

(In Turkish or Muslim Asian contexts) A palace.

Examples :

"While visiting Istanbul, the tourist was disappointed that he only had time to see the Topkapi Serai, and not all of the city's historical palaces. "

noun

A seraglio.

Examples :

"The historical novel described the Sultan's palace, including the ornate seraglio where the women of his court resided. "

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noun

A caravanserai; an inn.

Examples :

"The weary travelers sought refuge for the night in the crowded serais. "

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Related Words

palaces noun

/ˈpælɪsɪz/

Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

"The Queen lives in one of the most famous palaces in the world, Buckingham Palace. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

disappointed verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

tourist noun

/ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

"The family went on a trip to the coast, and many tourists were also visiting the beach. "

caravanserai noun

/kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/ /kɑɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/

A roadside inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest.

"After days of travel across the desert, the weary merchants were grateful to finally reach the caravanserai and its sheltered courtyard for their camels. "

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

contexts noun

/ˈkɑntɛkst(s)/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst(s)/

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

seraglio noun

/səˈɹæljoʊ/

The palace of the Grand Seignior in Constantinople.

"Visiting Istanbul, tourists often marvel at the Topkapi Palace, once the magnificent seraglio of the Ottoman sultans. "

described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

travelers noun

/ˈtrævəlɚz/ /ˈtrævələrz/

A member of a particular nomadic ethnic minority in Ireland, the Pavee.

"Many travelers in Ireland maintain a traditional nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place. "

resided verb

/rɪˈzaɪdɪd/

To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

"My grandparents resided in Florida for over twenty years before moving back north. "

visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "