Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pied-a-terre
noun
/ˌpjed ə ˈtɛr/
Definition
A small living space or apartment, often not used as a primary residence.
Examples
- After years of working in the city, she decided to purchase a pied-a-terre to make her commutes easier.
- He uses his pied-a-terre as a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of suburban life.
Meaning
The term refers to a secondary home or a place where one resides temporarily, typically in a city away from one’s main residence.
Synonyms
- second home
- vacation apartment
- temporary residence
