hayloft

noun

Definition of hayloftnext
as in attic

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Recent Examples of hayloft The assassin is probably Olsen, who is tied up in the hayloft of Maggie’s barn. — James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 The old woman caring for Bruno hid with him in the hayloft of a barn. — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 There’s room for two cars, and the hayloft has the potential to be converted into additional living space. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 Courtesy image Outside are pastures, gardens, a saltwater pool, patios, a firepit, and a horse barn with stalls, haylofts, and storage for cars and equipment. — The Week Staff, The Week, 23 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for hayloft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hayloft
  1. attic
  2. loft
  3. garret
Noun
  • Rick Rice, the VFW quartermaster, smirked and climbed a narrow hall of stairs into a large storage attic.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • And at some point, you’re just locked in some attic getting a sludge transfusion from your apparently satanist mother in law?
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of attic
Noun
  • Tiny Tect Tiny Houses Upstairs, the seating/steps provide access to a large multipurpose loft.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Moline is being renovated with retail space and more than 100 lofts.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of loft
Noun
  • The soundproof curtain came up, and a crew in T-shirts (Knicks, Amoeba Music) loaded out the garret set.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • About 10 years ago, Louboutin bought more garrets next to his apartment.
    — Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of garret

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