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in-law suites

in-law suites is the plural of in-law suite.

Meaning of in-law suite

Noun

in-law suite (plural in-law suites)

  1. A division of a housing unit for use by relatives or friends of the primary residents, who would then usually share an entrance, and some shared space; but would be able to live separately, unlike boarders or roommates. There is no additional sound and fire separation as would be found in a multi-unit dwelling of separate apartments. The suite would contain at the least, sleeping, eating and bathing facilities.
    Synonyms:
    granny suite

Questions about in-law suites

What is in-law suites the plural of?
In-law suites is the plural of in-law suite.

Words near in-law suites in the dictionary

  1. in-joky
  2. in-kind
  3. in-lamb
  4. in-law
  5. in-law suite
  6. in-law suites
  7. in-law unit
  8. in-law units
  9. in-lawhood
  10. in-lawry
  11. in-laws

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