mother-in-law apartment en · NOUN
Meanings
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A small apartment attached to or carved out of a nominally single-family house, ostensibly intended for occupancy by a mother-in-law or other relative, but potentially also rented out to a stranger.
"Accessory dwelling units are commonly referred to as mother-in-law apartments. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a second dwelling on a piece of property where a primary residence already exists." —King County (Washington)
Near-synonyms: in-law unit, granny annexe, granny flat, granny room, secondary suite, casita, garden apartment, ADU (“accessory dwelling unit”)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mother-in-law apartments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
ADU · granny flat · granny room · granny annexe · casita · garden apartment · in-law unit · secondary suite