garret

¹

[ gar-it ]

noun

1. an attic, usually a small, wretched one.

garret

²

[ gar-it ]

noun

, Masonry.

1. gallet.

garret

/ ˈɡærɪt /

noun

1. another word for attic

Other Words From

• garret·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of garret¹

1300–50; Middle English garite watchtower < Old French garite, guerite watchtower, derivative of garir, guarir to defend, protect; garrison

Origin of garret²

First recorded in 1835–45; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of garret¹

C14: from Old French garite watchtower, from garir to protect, of Germanic origin; see wary

Example Sentences

"We're playing like trash," was Jets wide receiver Garret Wilson's verdict.

From BBC

One of the best moments features Garret Morris doing a sound check by belting out “Gonna Get Me a Shotgun,” a hilariously race-baiting showstopper.

From Salon

John Garret O'Sullivan, 55, appeared via video link at Londonderry Magistrates' Court on Monday charged in relation to the death of Noel O'Sullivan.

From BBC

Garret Dillahunt’s character, Alfred Jeffreys, is a man of few words, but he has some pretty interesting turns of phrase, like the one you mentioned.

From Salon

Some lawmakers have also noted that the one Republican whose district is greatly altered in the new map, Rep. Garret Graves, supported a GOP opponent of Landry in last fall’s governor’s race.

From Seattle Times