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Synonyms of mother-in-law apartment

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Another word for mother-in-law apartment is casita. Other synonyms of mother-in-law apartment are in-law unit, granny annexe, granny flat, granny room and secondary suite.

Synonyms and similar words for mother-in-law apartment

nounA small apartment attached to or carved out of a nominally single-family house, ostensibly intended...

  • in-law unitSynonym of mother-in-law apartment.
  • granny annexeAn extension built to house an elderly relative.
  • granny flatA dwelling detached from a primary residence, traditionally designated for a member of an extended family to live in.
  • granny roomSynonym of mother-in-law apartment.
  • secondary suiteA self-contained apartment, cottage or small residential unit located on a property that has a separate main...
  • casitaA small, attached but self-contained house or apartment.
  • garden apartmentA detached mother-in-law apartment or cottage on the same parcel as the main house.
  • ADUA surname.

Meaning of mother-in-law apartment

  1. noun A small apartment attached to or carved out of a nominally single-family house, ostensibly intended for occupancy by a mother-in-law or other relative, but potentially also rented out to a stranger.

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Questions about synonyms of mother-in-law apartment

What is another word for mother-in-law apartment?
Mother-in-law apartment has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as casita, in-law unit, granny annexe, granny flat, granny room, secondary suite, garden apartment and ADU.
What does mother-in-law apartment mean?
Mother-in-law apartment means a small apartment attached to or carved out of a nominally single-family house, ostensibly intended for occupancy by a mother-in-law or other relative, but potentially also rented out to a stranger.

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