The short narrow street behind a house like an alleyway.
Mews
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Mews, that is."
"I've never seen such a Mews in all my life."
Etymology & History
British converted stable housing. British urban architecture. Royal Mews British historical stables. Mews house British prestigious terraced housing. London British especially. Reflects British equestrian urban history.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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