Phrase guide

granny annexe

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An extension built to house an elderly relative.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, informal

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: granny flat, granny room, mother-in-law apartment, in-law unit, secondary suite, casita, garden apartment, ADU (“accessory dwelling unit”)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: granny flat, granny room, mother-in-law apartment, in-law unit, secondary suite, casita, garden apartment, ADU

Antonyms: none provided

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