ceiling

/ˈsiːlɪŋ/noun

The surface that closes off the top of a room, above your head.

Example sentences

“A fan hung from the ceiling, slowly turning in the heat.”
“The old house has high ceilings and tall windows.”

Figurative uses matter here: a price ceiling is an upper limit, and the glass ceiling is an invisible barrier to promotion.

Synonyms for ceiling

Antonyms

floor

Related words

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