garrets

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 neighborhood is now a premier office market with rehabbed lofts and new skyscrapers, and where streets are often crowded with shoppers and diners.
    Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • Apostolic Church of God Altogether, Woodlawn Central is set to comprise 870 residential units — including workforce housing, market rate, luxury, senior housing, and theater lofts.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The big brown bat, a common species in the United States, likes to hang out in buildings, including the attics of homes.
    Tara Hohoff, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
  • The reality is that garages, like basements and attics, often become dumping grounds for clutter.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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