garret
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Definition
A small room or living space just under the roof of a house, often used as a bedroom or a workspace, and usually found in old buildings.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly literary or old-fashioned in modern English; often associated with artists or poor writers. Not commonly used for modern homes; 'attic' is the general word for storage spaces under the roof. Typical collocations: 'a tiny garret', 'starving artist in a garret'.
Example Sentences
He lived in a small garret at the top of the house.
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The writer finished his book in his chilly garret.
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Many old houses have a garret just below the roof.
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She painted beautiful landscapes from her cramped garret overlooking the city.
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Back in college, I rented a dusty old garret above a bakery.
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You hear stories about starving poets living in cold garrets, chasing their dreams.
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