🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈɡærɪt/
(GARE-it)
🗣️ Part of Speech: Noun
Definition:
A garret is a small, cramped room at the top of a house, typically just under the roof.
It’s often associated with artists, writers, or very modest living conditions.
Think attic-like, but usually used as a living space.
Examples:
- "The young poet lived in a tiny garret overlooking the city rooftops."
- "She painted her first masterpiece in a dusty garret studio."
- "The novelist described the hero’s humble garret in vivid detail."
(A small top-floor room where he stayed.)
(Her studio was a simple room right under the roof.)
(The character lived in a modest attic-like room.)
🧠 Bonus Tip:
The word garret comes from Old French garet, meaning “watchtower” or “lofty room.”
Over time, it came to refer to any small upper-level room, especially one associated with:
- poverty
- creativity
- Bohemian lifestyles
💡 Think of it like:
A tiny attic room where a struggling artist might live or work, romantic in stories, but usually uncomfortable in reality.
Use “garret” when describing a cramped attic-like living space, especially in literary or historical contexts.