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carriage house

American  

noun

  1. coach house.


Etymology

Origin of carriage house

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65


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“In short order the warren of oddly shaped rooms in the carriage house became spaces for lectures, workshops, and impromptu performances,” Mr. Gennari writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025

And near the exit of the attraction will be a carriage house that will serve as a gift shop, with a storyline also featuring Madame Leota.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

There also is a three-bedroom gatehouse and a two-bedroom carriage house with a clock tower.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

There are still gouges in the carriage house from the carriages that were kept there, according to a former owner, Amy Pressler.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2023

He pushed and herded everyone out of the carriage house.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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