loft

/lɑft/noun

A space under the roof of a building, similar to an attic, often used to store things.

Example sentence

“The old photo albums are packed away in a box in the loft.”

In real estate, lofts are converted industrial spaces with high ceilings, a prized style. As a verb, to loft a ball is to hit it high.

Related words

terraceA flat outdoor area attached to or extending from a building, used for sitting or dining.cellarA closed-in room below ground level, usually beneath a building, used to store things or take shelter.patioA paved area next to a house where people sit, eat, or relax outdoors.pantryA small storage room or cupboard near the kitchen where food and cooking equipment are kept.verandaA roofed, open platform or porch, sometimes partly enclosed, that runs along the outside wall of a house.kitchenetteA very small kitchen, sometimes just a cooking corner within a larger room.