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
  • There are two bedrooms in the Rasa, both of which are standard lofts with a low ceiling and space for a double bed each.
    Adam Williams May 03, New Atlas, 3 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
  • Pour It into a Small Bowl For storage areas like garages and attics, where mice may enter more easily, set small open containers or bowls of undiluted vinegar in corners.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
  • The pandemic was good for eBay’s business for a time as more people stuck at home supplemented their income by selling items from their attics.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 May 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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