in-law suite

Meaning

Noun

• A division of a housing unit for use by relatives/friends of the primary residents, who would then usually share an entrance, and some shared space; but would be able to live separately, unlike boarders/roommates. There is no additional sound and fire separation as would be found in a multi-unit dwelling of separate apartments. The suite would contain at the least, sleeping, eating and bathing facilities.

Related

Similar words

• granny suite

Origin

• in-law + suite; from the primary users of such suites, in-laws