embassy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
  2. noun an ambassador and his entourage collectively

WordNet

Em"bas*sy noun
Etymology
OF. ambassée, embascée, LL. ambasciata, fr. ambasciare for ambactiare to go on a mission, fr. L. ambactus vassal, dependent, of Celtic or German origin; cf. W. amaeth husbandman, Goth. andbahts servant, G. amt office, OHG. ambaht. Cf. Ambassador.
Wordforms
plural Embassies
Definitions
  1. The public function of an ambassador; the charge or business intrusted to an ambassador or to envoys; a public message to; foreign court concerning state affairs; hence, any solemn message.
    He sends the angels on embassies with his decrees. Jer. Taylor.
  2. The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.
  3. The residence or office of an ambassador. ✍ Sometimes, but rarely, spelled ambassy.

Webster 1913