granny flat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The fire claimed dozens of homes in its path, but the family’s house — which includes a garage and a granny flat on more than two acres near Cleveland National Forest — was unscathed.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Dominik has what he describes as a small "granny" flat attached to his house.
From BBC ● May 7, 2023
New home construction is affected too, along with that granny flat or expanded kitchen you’ve been planning.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022
Is this the granny flat of your dreams?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2021
“She's moved into our granny flat, just across the way. You know her, do you?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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