mews
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Noun — A narrow street or courtyard, originally lined with stables, now often converted into small houses.
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Etymology
From the royal stables once located at Mewes (Charing Cross, London), whose name is actually the plural of mew ("a cage for hawks").
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What does “mews” mean?
The word “mews” means a narrow street or courtyard, originally lined with stables, now often converted into small houses. In plain terms, a small, often charming street of old stable buildings turned into homes, common in British cities.
How do you pronounce “mews”?
“Mews” is pronounced myooz (/mjuːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “mews” in a sentence?
Here is “mews” used in a sentence: “They bought a converted mews house tucked behind the main square.”
What part of speech is “mews”?
“Mews” is a noun.