noun
garret
GA-riht
noun
1
A small room at the top of a house, just under the roof, often used as a cramped living space.
"The struggling poet lived in a cold garret above the bakery."
How to Use Garret
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Somewhat literary — often evokes the image of a poor artist or writer living in an attic room.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
garrets plural
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Etymology
From Old French garite, "watchtower," related to the same Germanic root as "garrison" and "garage."