garrets

Definition of garretsnext
plural of garret
as in lofts
a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building bought a charming Victorian house with a garret that she hoped to turn into a writing room

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Recent Examples of garrets About 10 years ago, Louboutin bought more garrets next to his apartment. Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • The Ruby's two bedrooms are both lofts.
    Adam Williams May 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2026
  • Think Bauhaus bones layered with contemporary art, Altbau apartments with soaring ceilings and unapologetically eclectic collections, lofts where raw concrete meets museum-worthy lighting, and homes where vintage collections coexist alongside emerging artists’ pieces.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Crickets often find their way indoors by squeezing through small openings, especially in cluttered areas like garages, attics, and basements.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Most have buried their concentration camp stories in attics and basements and trash cans and boxes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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