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granny flats

granny flats is the plural of granny flat.

Meaning of granny flat

Noun

granny flat (plural granny flats)

  1. (Australia, New Zealand, UK, informal) A dwelling detached from a primary residence, traditionally designated for a member of an extended family to live in.
    • Near-synonyms: granny annexe, granny room, in-law unit, mother-in-law apartment, secondary suite, casita, garden apartment, ADU (“accessory dwelling unit”)

Questions about granny flats

What is granny flats the plural of?
Granny flats is the plural of granny flat.

Words near granny flats in the dictionary

  1. granny dumping
  2. granny farm
  3. granny farming
  4. granny farms
  5. granny flat
  6. granny flats
  7. granny gear
  8. granny gears
  9. granny glasses
  10. granny knob
  11. granny knobs

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