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
  • The Moline is being renovated with retail space and more than 100 lofts.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The interior measures 520 sq ft (48 sq m), including its lofts, which is roughly equivalent to a small city apartment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The plan could include more efficiency programs, like curtailing data center operations on hot days and paying residential customers to insulate their attics.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ensure proper ventilation in basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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