Mews

Pronunciation: /mjuz/

Definitions of mews

noun a group of buildings originally containing stables with living quarters above them, built around a yard or court

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to play in the mews behind the house.

A2 The mews were filled with the sound of chirping birds.

B1 The historic district is known for its charming mews and cobblestone streets.

B2 The mews in London are lined with elegant townhouses.

C1 The exclusive mews in Mayfair are home to wealthy residents.

C2 The mews in Paris are a hidden gem, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Examples of mews in a Sentence

formal The mews in this neighborhood are lined with charming townhouses.

informal I love walking down the mews and admiring the architecture.

slang Let's hang out in the mews and chill for a bit.

figurative The artist's studio was tucked away in a quiet mews, inspiring her creativity.

Grammatical Forms of mews

• past tense: mewed
• plural: mews
• comparative: more mew
• superlative: most mew
• present tense: mew
• future tense: will mew
• perfect tense: have mewed
• continuous tense: is mewing
• singular: mew
• positive degree: mew
• infinitive: mew
• gerund: mewing
• participle: mewed

Origin and Evolution of mews

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'mews' originated from the Middle English word 'mewes' which referred to a place where hawks were kept and trained. It comes from the Old French word 'mue' meaning 'a change of feathers'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mews' expanded to refer to a row of stables or carriage houses with living quarters above in London, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, 'mews' is commonly used to describe a narrow street or alleyway lined with former stables or coach houses that have been converted into residential properties.