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
  • Not the part with cobblestone streets, $20 million lofts, and boutiques that sell $500 Japanese denim jeans.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That’s resulted in a slew of new restaurants, shops, startup offices, residential lofts and other gathering spaces.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Lightly dust entry points, basements, and attics; reapply weekly with safety gear.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Inspections should test living spaces, attics, crawlspaces, garages, HVAC systems, ductwork and indoor surfaces for harmful metals, chemicals and other substances.
    Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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