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 four- or six-person domes have lofts, full bathrooms with walk-in showers and prime stargazing right from bed.
    Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • Soho lofts and prewar buildings with smaller flowers in Lower Manhattan are both easier to deal with, Marvel said to CNN via email.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Fix leaky pipes, improve drainage around the home, and use a dehumidifier in damp areas, especially attics, bathrooms, and basements.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
  • This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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