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
  • Fourteen of the units will include lofts.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Levi says that units in the building have a variety of layouts, many of them funky and unique — townhouse-style units; duplexes; big, original-style lofts; lofts that have been carved into multi-bedroom apartments.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Indoor insecticide sprays are rarely necessary and won’t solve the root problem, since many beetles may still be hiding inside walls or attics.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places.
    Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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