garret

Meanings

• noun

  A small room or loft in a building, typically used as living quarters or a studio.

  - "He lived in a garret and painted all day."
  - "The artist's garret was filled with canvases and paintbrushes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡæɹɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with garret
carret , garner , harbor , sorbet

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Variants

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garret , garrets , FitzGerald , Garret FitzGerald , Garret A. Hobart , Garret Augustus Hobart , Hobart

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Etymology

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Originally, a 'garret' was a 'garden-room' or 'loft' in a French farmhouse, as it was often located near the garden.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'garret' is derived from the Old French word 'gareter', which means 'to furnish' or 'to equip'.

2. In some parts of Europe, 'garrets' were used as punishment cells for prisoners.

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Related Concepts

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1. attic: Both 'garret' and 'attic' refer to small, often cramped living spaces. The main difference is that an 'attic' is typically found in a house, while a 'garret' is found in a larger building like a barn or a warehouse.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'garret' is often used as a symbol of poverty and artistic dedication. Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death' features a 'garret' where the protagonist Prospero hides from the plague.

How to Memorize "garret"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, cramped space with a bed, a desk, and an easel. Imagine the light streaming in through a small window.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'garret' with the image of a struggling artist living in poverty but pursuing their passion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'GARRET': 'G'arden 'A'nnEX, 'R'oom 'A'bove 'R'ooft 'E'ntry 'T'op.

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