leanto
/ΛliΛnΛtuΛ/
B2 Β· Upper Int.β
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Simple Meaning
a small building with a roof that slopes down, usually built against the side of a bigger building.
When to Use
π¬Daily ConversationβοΈTechnical
Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βWe store the firewood in the leanto behind the house.β
βHe built a leanto for the garden tools.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A small shelter or shed built against a wall or larger structure, with a sloping roof.
βThey built a leanto against the back of the cabin to store firewood.β
Related Words
Synonyms:
shedlean-tooutbuilding
Word Family:
leantoslean-to