Definitions

pied-à-terre

[pee-ey-duh-tair, -dah-, pyey-] / piˌeɪ dəˈtɛər, -dɑ-, ˌpyeɪ- /

NOUN

house

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apartment box building condo condominium dwelling home mansion residence shack

STRONG

abode castle cave co-op coop crib cubbyhole den diggings digs domicile dump edifice flat flophouse habitation homestead joint kennel layout lean-to pad pigpen pigsty rack residency roof roost setup shanty turf

WEAK

bullpen commorancy crash pad hole in the wall home plate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

office

NOUN

lodging

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apartment hostel hotel inn lodge motel resort shelter

STRONG

abode address camp castle chambers cover domicile dorm dwelling habitation harbor home lodgment palace place port protection quarters residence roof room

WEAK

bed and breakfast boarding house room and board rooming house

Antonyms

STRONG

office

Example Sentences

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed new details for her proposed pied-à-terre tax, expecting 10,000 homes to be taxed and $500 million raised.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“We’ve secured a pied-à-terre tax,” the mayor said in the video posted April 15.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

When Reynolds and Lively want a date night or need to head to events such as the Met Gala, they can crash at their lavish pied-à-terre in Manhattan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Griffin bought the 20,000 square-foot pied-à-terre in 2019 for $238 million, making it the most expensive External link home in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

There is a comfort for a young lady in having a pied-à-terre to which she may retreat in case of need.

From The Duke's Children by Trollope, Anthony

pied-à-terre

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