as in studio apartment
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Recent Examples of railroad flat
The apartment’s railroad flat configuration is a plus.
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Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 31 July 2024
Shelton moved with her five kids to a railroad flat on Blake Street in Berkeley.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2022
Shortly after Howe was born, in 1940, her family moved from Buffalo to a railroad flat near Harvard Square, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
—Dan Chiasson, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2019
Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 31 July 2024
Shelton moved with her five kids to a railroad flat on Blake Street in Berkeley.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2022
Shortly after Howe was born, in 1940, her family moved from Buffalo to a railroad flat near Harvard Square, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
—Dan Chiasson, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railroad flat
- studio apartment
- garden apartment
- duplex apartment
- efficiency apartment
- granny flat
- efficiency
- condo
- duplex
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That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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At a new apartment complex at 805 Riverfront St., 469-square-foot studio apartment units without a bedroom rent for at least $1,777 per month, according to its website.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The current layout includes a one-bedroom garden apartment (perfect for guests, nannies, or passive income) and a four-bedroom triplex above.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Secret Life of Pets actor also wanted to include a window in his shower because his favorite garden apartment in Chicago had that feature.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Corcoran and her husband, Bill Higgins, bought the 11-room duplex apartment in 2018 for $10 million and spent $3 million on renovations, according to CNBC.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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The duplex apartment measures roughly 9,200 square feet with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2024
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The firm has built 11 efficiency apartment buildings across the country.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
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The inn also offers two efficiency apartments for longer-term stays.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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In-law suites, garage apartments, or granny flats are all variations of accessory dwelling units—also known as ADUs.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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While the current legislation says that local governments can allow granny flats—independent living spaces added to homes or properties—new bills making their way to the state's chambers could require them to do so.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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But don’t let its lightweight design fool you — tons of reviewers have raved about its efficiency.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But Soucek ranks high among Premier League midfielders for his offensive efficiency.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Broward, Sunrise and Weston led the communities for single family homes and condos, respectively.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Charcoal and gas grills can be pretty intimidating to use and aren’t allowed in many apartments, condos and townhomes, making an electric grill the perfect alternative.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The property also includes a duplex, adding to its income potential.—
Colin Burke,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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For single-family homes and duplexes, that would represent an 81% increase over the current year.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Railroad flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railroad%20flat. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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