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garret

[ˈɡærət]

garret Definition

a small, often unpleasant, room at the top of a house, under the roof.

Using garret: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "garret" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The artist lived in a garret in Paris.

  • Example

    The garret was dusty and cramped.

  • Example

    The servants' quarters were in the garret.

  • Example

    She rented a garret apartment in the city.

garret Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for garret

Phrases with garret

  • very cold, especially in a room with no heating

    Example

    The old house was cold as a garret, and she had to wear layers of clothing to keep warm.

  • a small, often uncomfortable room at the top of a house, under the roof

    Example

    The garret room was small and cramped, but it was all she could afford.

  • a window in a garret room, often small and located high up on the wall

    Example

    She looked out of the garret window and saw the sun setting over the city.

Origins of garret

from Old French 'garite', meaning 'watchtower'

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Summary: garret in Brief

'Garret' [ˈɡærət] refers to a small, often unpleasant room located at the top of a house, under the roof. It is typically used as living quarters or storage space. Examples include 'The artist lived in a garret in Paris,' and 'She rented a garret apartment in the city.' 'Garret' is synonymous with 'attic' and 'loft,' and can be used in phrases like 'cold as a garret,' denoting extreme coldness.

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