Synonyms for

Garret

Verb / ˈgerɪt / Another word for garret — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a top-floor or attic room, especially a small, dismal one

Synonyms & similar words

loft attic attic loft apartment studio penthouse hovel shack cabin den cubbyhole cubicle cell room chamber bedroom dormer mansard skylight ceiling

Example sentences

  1. The garret was so small that the man couldn't even stand up straight.
  2. She converted her garret into an art studio.
  3. The garret was musty and dark.
  4. The garret was filled with old boxes and dusty books.
  5. The garret had a small window that looked out over the city.

Quotes

  • "He had a garret to himself, where he used to hide away and make models." - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • "I have a room all to myself; it is nature's garret." - Henry David Thoreau
  • "A garret is a wretched place; it is a prison cell, which leaves the soul free." - Gustave Flaubert

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