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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Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
In terms of lodging, the 10 A-frame micro-cabins are minimalist, but cozy, with low-lumen dimmers to keep light to a minimum and climate control options for year-round comfort.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The Abbey Resort Fontana, Wisconsin Set on 90 acres with a distinctive A-frame exterior, The Abbey Resort is Lake Geneva’s only full-service resort and boasts a long history as a Midwest vacation spot.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
In terms of lodging, the 10 A-frame micro-cabins are minimalist, but cozy, with low-lumen dimmers to keep light to a minimum and climate control options for year-round comfort.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The Abbey Resort Fontana, Wisconsin Set on 90 acres with a distinctive A-frame exterior, The Abbey Resort is Lake Geneva’s only full-service resort and boasts a long history as a Midwest vacation spot.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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“A-frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-frame. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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