Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mews
Noun
/mjuːz/
Definition
A mews is a row or a courtyard of stables or garages that have been converted into housing.
Examples
- The old mews were transformed into stylish apartments.
- Walking through the mews, I admired the quaint architecture.
- Many mews houses have charming small gardens.
Meaning
Originally, mews referred to a place where horses were kept. Today, it often describes a type of residential building in a converted former stable area.
Synonyms
- stables
- courtyard
- convertible garages
