subceiling

adjective

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sub·ceil·ing | \ ˌsəb-ˈsē-liŋ

variants: or sub-ceiling

Definition of subceiling

(Entry 1 of 2)

: being or occurring at a level below a ceiling (such as a price ceiling) subceiling prices … is responsible for securing subceiling discounts on outpatient drug purchases … — American Pharmacists Association

subceiling

noun

variants: or sub-ceiling

plural subceilings or sub-ceilings

Definition of subceiling (Entry 2 of 2)

: a ceiling that is below a higher ceiling Parts of the subceiling had water damage. Another option for entertaining is the fully finished two-car garage, which includes a sub-ceiling to hide the door mechanisms and a kitchenette for catering.— Elaine Goodman