garrets

noun

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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garrets
  1. lofts
  2. attics
Noun
  • In February, residents of the lofts turned down an offer from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, along with the National Electrical Contractors Association, to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation.
    — Rashad Alexander August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ravens leaders also reimagined the Flock Yard, turning it into 20 lofts for personal parties.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lofts
Noun
  • The Society was gifted with 30 wooden desks from the community that ended up in resident’s basements and attics.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lightly dust entry points, basements, and attics; reapply weekly with safety gear.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of attics

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“Garrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrets. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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