1. a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century • Instance Hypernyms: city, metropolis, urban center • Part Holonyms: France, French Republic 2. a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles • Syn: Palace of Versailles • Instance Hypernyms: palace • Part Holonyms: France, French Republic