garret

/gə'rɔt - gə'rət/

Thân thiện

A writer works in a quiet garret under the sloping roof.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An attic; a top-floor or attic room, especially one that is small, cramped, or situated just beneath the roof of a house. Historically, garrets were often used as living quarters for artists or servants and are commonly used for storage.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The struggling artist lived in a small, cold garret.
  • We store old furniture and holiday decorations in the garret.
  • The narrow staircase led up to a dusty garret filled with forgotten books.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in the garret": To be in a state of poverty or obscurity, often while pursuing creative work.
  • Many famous writers spent their early years in the garret, perfecting their craft.

Variants and Related Words

• Attic (n): A space or room just below the roof of a building. (A more common, general synonym).
• Loft (n): A large, open space at the top of a building, often converted into living space. (Implies a larger, more open area than a garret).
• Penthouse (n): A luxurious apartment on the top floor of a building. (An antonym in terms of luxury and status).

Synonyms

• Attic
• Loft (in some contexts)
• Roof space

Related Phrases

• Garret window: A window in a garret or attic.
  • Light streamed in through the small garret window.

Related Idioms

• A garret poet/artist: Refers to a stereotypical struggling artist living in poverty.
  • He lived the life of a garret poet for a decade before his work was recognized.

Học thuật

Noun

1. floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

Từ đồng nghĩa

• loft
• attic