Ceiling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ceiling is a noun meaning The overhead closure of a room.
Meaning
The overhead closure of a room.
More Meanings
- The upper limit of an object or action.
- (aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
- (mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
- (nautical) The inner planking of a vessel.
- (finance) The maximum permitted level in a financial transaction.
- (architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.
- (meteorology) The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."
Example Sentences
The dining room had an ornate ceiling.
The ceiling of 4.5 is 5; the ceiling of −4.5 is −4.
Even though it was cloudy, there was still enough ceiling for the Blue Angels to perform a great show.
[…] and only at Barnet did Tappin give Empire of India a burst to bring us up to the 60 m.p.h. speed ceiling of the London area.
Word Forms
- ceilings
Synonyms for ceiling
Depending on context, synonyms include ceil, cap.
Antonyms for ceiling
Common opposites include floor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cap, roof, floor, dome, threshold, roofing.
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