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carriage house

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun carriage house has 1 sense
  1. coach house, carriage house - a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles
    --1 is a kind of outbuilding

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Carriage House

Description:

A carriage house refers to a building that was originally designed to store horse-drawn carriages. It typically has a large door or doors that allow easy access for carriages. Nowadays, many carriage houses have been repurposed and converted into residential or commercial spaces.

Senses:

Sense 1: Historical Usage

In its historical usage, a carriage house was primarily used for the storage of horse-drawn carriages and related equipment.

Example Sentence: The carriage house behind the mansion housed an impressive collection of vintage carriages.

Sense 2: Residential Conversion

Carriage houses are often transformed into cozy dwellings or guesthouses. These residential conversions showcase a blend of historical charm and modern amenities.

Example Sentence: The couple decided to convert the carriage house into a charming guest cottage for visitors.

Sense 3: Commercial Conversion

Some carriage houses have been repurposed into unique commercial spaces such as art studios, artisan workshops, or boutique shops.

Example Sentence: The carriage house now serves as a charming art gallery, showcasing local talent.

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