hayloft

noun

Definition of hayloftnext
as in attic

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Recent Examples of hayloft The assassin is probably Olsen, who is tied up in the hayloft of Maggie’s barn. — James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 The old woman caring for Bruno hid with him in the hayloft of a barn. — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 There’s room for two cars, and the hayloft has the potential to be converted into additional living space. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 Courtesy image Outside are pastures, gardens, a saltwater pool, patios, a firepit, and a horse barn with stalls, haylofts, and storage for cars and equipment. — The Week Staff, The Week, 23 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for hayloft
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  1. attic
  2. loft
  3. garret
Noun
  • Among the house’s charming features were a wraparound porch, a custom library, and an attic converted into a bedroom for their daughter, Chelsea, who turned one year old during the Clinton family’s two-year residency at the house.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Society was gifted with 30 wooden desks from the community that ended up in resident’s basements and attics.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of attic
Noun
  • The bedspread gives you all of the fluffy loft without risking overheating, thanks to its breathable down-alternative fill and box-stitch design that keeps it evenly distributed.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The smoke is not expected to affect any major airports, even though smoke from a loft will remain in the atmosphere on Wednesday.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of loft
Noun
  • About 10 years ago, Louboutin bought more garrets next to his apartment.
    — Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
  • One of Blake’s disciples was a young Welsh writer who arrived in London in the 1880s and took a job trawling through a garret full of old occult books, writing descriptions for a publisher’s catalogue.
    — Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of garret

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“Hayloft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hayloft. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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