Embassy vs. Ambassy — What's the Difference?

A building containing the offices of an ambassador and staff.

Obsolete form of embassy

The position, function, or assignment of an ambassador.

See Embassy, the usual spelling.

A mission to a foreign government headed by an ambassador.

A staff of diplomatic representatives headed by an ambassador.

The function or duty of an ambassador.

An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

A temporary mission representing a sovereign state.

The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.

(archaic) A written account as to an embassy.

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.

The person or persons sent as ambassadors or envoys; the ambassador and his suite; envoys.

The residence or office of an ambassador.

A diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

An ambassador and his entourage collectively