A-frame

American

[ay-fraym] / ˈeɪˌfreɪm /

noun

any upright, rigid supporting frame in the form of a triangle or an inverted V , as V .
a building constructed principally of such a frame, with a steep gabled roof resting directly on a foundation.

A-frame British

adjective

(of a house) constructed with an A-shaped elevation

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Etymology

Origin of A-frame

First recorded in 1960–65

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A-frame

The owners on Anglesey, they added, have preserved the A-frame roof and other timbers.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The owner told them the A-frame, wood-shingled diner was for sale.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

He owns 8.5 acres and a 1,250-square-foot A-frame house.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

The most committed cheese-lovers can opt for the state’s most recognizable Airbnb, a bright yellow A-frame cabin that resembles a wedge of Swiss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025

Our bug-out is a small A-frame structure—the mirrored side walls slope so that they reflect the higher reaches of trees, instead of reflecting people who might be approaching.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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