penthouse

pent·house | \ ˈpent-ˌhau̇s

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Definition of penthouse

1a : a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building

b : a smaller structure joined to a building : annex

2 : a structure or dwelling on the roof or top floor of a building

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had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

Recent Examples on the Web Haley was leaving her impossible penthouse and losing her love. — Susan Shapiro, Longreads, "How I Got My Shrink Back," 10 Aug. 2020 At the W Residences, hotel perks and luxury are a given, but the penthouse at 2430 Victory Park Lane, unit 3001 takes living large to another level, said listing agent Allie Beth Allman. — Dallas News, "‘Come home’ to this W Residences penthouse," 9 Aug. 2020 Understatedly upscale, the Alrai would look equally at home in a New York City penthouse as a suburban guest room. — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, "The most beloved beds on Wayfair under $700," 4 Aug. 2020 All four prior champs posted one week each in the penthouse. — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, "Logic’s ‘Pressure’ Points to Fifth No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart," 4 Aug. 2020 And the hotel’s penthouse suite will make any guest feel like royalty with private keyed elevator access, a fireplace, and a 19th century French wine table. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, "This Historic School in Park City, Utah, Is Now a Boutique Hotel — and You Can Buy out the Entire Thing for $30k a Night," 1 Aug. 2020 Among Heard’s allegations is a claim that during a fight at the couple’s Los Angeles penthouse in December 2015, Depp trashed Heard’s wardrobe, threw a decanter at her, pulled her by the hair and headbutted her, causing two black eyes. — Jill Lawless, USA TODAY, "Johnny Depp back at witness stand for 5th day at lawsuit over Amber Heard's abuse claims," 14 July 2020 Among Heard’s allegations is a claim that during a fight at the couple’s Los Angeles penthouse in December 2015, Depp trashed Heard’s wardrobe, threw a decanter at her, pulled her by the hair and headbutted her, causing two black eyes. — Jill Lawless, USA TODAY, "Johnny Depp back at witness stand for 5th day at lawsuit over Amber Heard's abuse claims," 14 July 2020 Among Heard’s allegations is a claim that during a fight at the couple’s Los Angeles penthouse in December 2015, Depp trashed Heard’s wardrobe, threw a decanter at her, pulled her by the hair and headbutted her, causing two black eyes. — Jill Lawless, USA TODAY, "Johnny Depp back at witness stand for 5th day at lawsuit over Amber Heard's abuse claims," 14 July 2020

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13 Aug 2020

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“Penthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penthouse. Accessed 22 Aug. 2020.

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