1
: a support structure shaped like the letter A
2
: a building typically having triangular front and rear walls and a roof reaching to or nearly to the ground
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Where to Stay: A number of vacation rentals are available via Airbnb, including this charming A-frame cabin, which comes with four bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a large living room complete with an electric fireplace.
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Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The eye-catching result, a pair of classic A-frame structures connected by an internal walkway, is hidden away on an elevated, 20-acre parcel and built on stilts above the sloping floor of the forest.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Katherine purchased a lot on the island and began creating a model of her dream weekend cabin, which was an A-frame, of course.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
And in Costa Mesa, an old A-frame IHOP at 333 E 17th Street was razed last year to make room for a third Shake Shake, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2024
Bed down in one of the minimalistic yet cozy A-frame cabins, or pamper yourself with a stay in a deluxe cottage with additional amenities like indoor and outdoor showers, Wi-Fi, and ultra-cozy window-side reading nooks.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
But there is no denying that the new Finger Lakes Treehouse, which has five separate A-frame homes, is the Maxams' largest project to date.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
Their A-frame home reminded McCarthy, a painter, of Lake Tahoe.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
Built in 1964 Four bedrooms, two baths 2,600 square feet
What to look for:
The midcentury A-frame, unique in Charlotte and is more commonly found in mountain homes.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The eye-catching result, a pair of classic A-frame structures connected by an internal walkway, is hidden away on an elevated, 20-acre parcel and built on stilts above the sloping floor of the forest.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Katherine purchased a lot on the island and began creating a model of her dream weekend cabin, which was an A-frame, of course.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
And in Costa Mesa, an old A-frame IHOP at 333 E 17th Street was razed last year to make room for a third Shake Shake, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2024
Bed down in one of the minimalistic yet cozy A-frame cabins, or pamper yourself with a stay in a deluxe cottage with additional amenities like indoor and outdoor showers, Wi-Fi, and ultra-cozy window-side reading nooks.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
But there is no denying that the new Finger Lakes Treehouse, which has five separate A-frame homes, is the Maxams' largest project to date.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
Their A-frame home reminded McCarthy, a painter, of Lake Tahoe.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
Built in 1964 Four bedrooms, two baths 2,600 square feet
What to look for:
The midcentury A-frame, unique in Charlotte and is more commonly found in mountain homes.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
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“A-frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-frame. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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