1
: a support structure shaped like the letter A
2
: a building typically having triangular front and rear walls and a roof reaching to or nearly to the ground
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
While the Cave is undeniably the star of Dunlap Hollow, the property’s cottage and A-frame are also in high demand, largely because of its private wilderness setting.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
Its A-frame lodge, centered on an open fireplace, and a small hotel next door barely seem to fit into the tight, sloping base area.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The A-frame accommodations have air conditioning and heat, a mini fridge, a coffee maker, a queen bed, and a glass roof for stargazing.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
While the Cave is undeniably the star of Dunlap Hollow, the property’s cottage and A-frame are also in high demand, largely because of its private wilderness setting.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
Its A-frame lodge, centered on an open fireplace, and a small hotel next door barely seem to fit into the tight, sloping base area.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The A-frame accommodations have air conditioning and heat, a mini fridge, a coffee maker, a queen bed, and a glass roof for stargazing.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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“A-frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-frame. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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