cathedral ceiling

noun

: a high ceiling that has two sides that slant downwards from a pointed top

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Formidable in scale yet relaxed and inviting, the Sanctuary unfolds around a series of distinctive spaces, including a 12-sided great room beneath a soaring cathedral ceiling, with a balcony library and a chef’s kitchen. Mark David, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 Their contractor created a wood structure to support the cathedral ceiling, which was finished with plaster by professional church restorers. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 16 May 2026 The home opens to a foyer with a cathedral ceiling and a great room with walls of glass and southern exposure. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned as a quiet retreat with a cathedral ceiling, a wrought-iron chandelier handcrafted in Umbria, and tall French doors that open to a balcony facing redwood trees. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cathedral ceiling

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“Cathedral ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cathedral%20ceiling. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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