granny flats

Definition of granny flatsnext
plural of granny flat, chiefly British

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granny flats
Noun
  • The property offers accommodations for all types of groups, from three-bedroom seaside cottages to studio apartments perfect for two.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • While preserving the building in accordance with State Historical Preservation Office regulations, the developer will build nine studio apartments, 15 one-bedroom apartments and 15 two-bedroom apartments.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • By this summer, Knobel owned nine of 19 condos at the Vail Inn and a majority of the condo board’s directors had been appointed by him, according to last month’s lawsuit.
    Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Until the mid-1950s, most were old-fashioned four-door saloons, but the TD21 changed all that—as did its TE21 and TF21 successors.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Granny flats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20flats. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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