Synonyms of attics

attics

noun

plural of attic

as in lofts

a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building

rented the attic out to a college student

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lofts
• garrets
• haylofts
• cocklofts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attics

Dark, quiet places like attics, closets, and basements are particularly important to declutter, since mice are drawn to calm, insulated corners. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026

Alternatively, scour relatives’ attics and basements for a fixture with some family history. — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

While roof rats make their homes in trees, rafters, and attics, Norway rats look for lower ground, digging out interconnected systems of tunnels and nesting spaces. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 17 Oct. 2026

The plan could include more efficiency programs, like curtailing data center operations on hot days and paying residential customers to insulate their attics. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Instead of shopping for décor, homeowners will increasingly shop their own closets, attics and family storage. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

If possible, avoid storing paper items in damp spaces like boxes, attics, or basements. — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Pipes in attics, basements and crawl spaces may be exposed, and homeowners may be able to insulate these on their own, though novices might still want to leave this important job to a professional. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

The Society was gifted with 30 wooden desks from the community that ended up in resident’s basements and attics. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026