Accessory Apartment

Pronunciation: /ækˈsɛsəri əˈpɑːrtmənt/

Definitions of accessory apartment

noun a separate living space within a larger residential property that is typically smaller in size and may have limited amenities

Example Sentences

A1 An accessory apartment is a separate living space within a single-family home.

A2 My aunt lives in an accessory apartment above the garage.

B1 Many homeowners choose to create an accessory apartment for rental income.

B2 The city council approved the construction of an accessory apartment on the property.

C1 The regulations for building an accessory apartment vary depending on the local zoning laws.

C2 The architect designed a beautiful accessory apartment that seamlessly blends with the main house.

Examples of accessory apartment in a Sentence

formal The local zoning laws permit the construction of an accessory apartment on the property.

informal My aunt is considering building an accessory apartment in her backyard for extra income.

slang I heard Sarah's parents are converting their garage into an accessory apartment.

figurative Adding an accessory apartment to your home can be like having a built-in rental property.

Grammatical Forms of accessory apartment

• plural: accessory apartments
• comparative: more accessory apartment
• superlative: most accessory apartment
• present tense: accessory apartment
• future tense: will be accessory apartment
• perfect tense: has been accessory apartment
• continuous tense: is being accessory apartment
• singular: accessory apartment
• positive degree: very accessory apartment
• infinitive: to have an accessory apartment
• gerund: having an accessory apartment
• participle: an accessory apartment

Origin and Evolution of accessory apartment

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'accessory apartment' originated in the United States as a way to describe a secondary living space within a single-family home.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an additional living space within a house that was not the main residence, the term 'accessory apartment' has evolved to encompass various types of secondary dwelling units, such as in-law suites, granny flats, and basement apartments.