1
a
: the overhead inside lining of a room
The room has a high ceiling.
b
: material used to ceil a wall or roof of a room
2
: something thought of as an overhanging shelter or a lofty canopy
a ceiling of stars
3
a
: the height above the ground from which prominent objects on the ground can be seen and identified
b
: the height above the ground of the base of the lowest layer of clouds when over half of the sky is obscured
4
a
b
5
: an upper usually prescribed limit
a ceiling on prices, rents, and wages
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Examples of ceiling in a Sentence
The house has low ceilings.
The airplane has a ceiling of 32,000 feet.
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Inside the primary bedroom, details like an arched fireplace and curved ceiling stand out among wooden doors, and its en-suite bath channels the work of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, featuring a curved dual sink and soaking tub embellished with jewel-like emerald green tiles.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Original features like high ceilings and decorative moldings give the space historical character, while neutral-toned plaster walls add coziness and texture.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
Back in 2020, PEOPLE reported that the lush property features a large main house and separate guesthouse designed in a farmhouse style, complete with French doors, fireplaces, and high beamed ceilings.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
If there are cracks in the walls and ceilings, uneven floors, and difficulty opening and closing doors could indicate underlying problems, according to Perma Pier, a foundation repair company in Texas.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 11 July 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Original features like high ceilings and decorative moldings give the space historical character, while neutral-toned plaster walls add coziness and texture.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
Back in 2020, PEOPLE reported that the lush property features a large main house and separate guesthouse designed in a farmhouse style, complete with French doors, fireplaces, and high beamed ceilings.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
If there are cracks in the walls and ceilings, uneven floors, and difficulty opening and closing doors could indicate underlying problems, according to Perma Pier, a foundation repair company in Texas.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 11 July 2024
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceiling. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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ceiling
noun
ceil·ing
ˈsē-liŋ 
1
: the overhead inside lining of a room
2
: something that hangs over or is above
3
: the height above the ground of the base of the lowest layer of clouds when over half of the sky is hidden by clouds
4
: the greatest height at which an airplane can operate efficiently
5
: an upper usually prescribed limit
a ceiling on prices
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