ceiling

noun

ceil·ing ˈsē-liŋ

Synonyms of ceiling next

: the overhead inside lining of a room

The room has a high ceiling.

: material used to ceil a wall or roof of a room

: something thought of as an overhanging shelter or a lofty canopy

a ceiling of stars

: the height above the ground from which prominent objects on the ground can be seen and identified

: the height above the ground of the base of the lowest layer of clouds when over half of the sky is obscured

: absolute ceiling

: service ceiling

: an upper usually prescribed limit

a ceiling on prices, rents, and wages

ceilinged

ˈsē-liŋd

adjective

Example Sentences

The house has low ceilings. The airplane has a ceiling of 32,000 feet.

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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 June 2023 How California's weather impacted the debt ceiling 04:00 State insurance officials said State Farm's decision doesn't mean residents will be uncovered, noting that about 115 other companies will still write policies in California. —

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 2 June 2023 Then again, the M’s would have faced a unique challenge the rest of the way; their finale on Aug. 11 was the 20th consecutive road game for the franchise after four concrete ceiling tiles fell from the Kingdome roof on July 19. —

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2023 The Senate is slated to vote on the debt ceiling deal this week. —

Danielle Douglas-gabriel, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2023 At first glance, the debt ceiling deal that Republicans struck with the White House seems to significantly rein in the Biden administration’s ability to pursue big-ticket health care policy. —

Rachel Cohrs, STAT, 1 June 2023 In total, more Democrats voted for the debt ceiling bill than Republicans; McCarthy’s alleviating headache is thanks entirely to the Democrats. —

Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 1 June 2023 Borrowers who received Pell Grants and fall under the income ceilings can qualify for another $10,000 in debt relief. —

Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 1 June 2023 Jose Luis Magana—AP Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline. —

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