ceilings

noun

plural of ceiling
1
as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go there's a ceiling on prices

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2
as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection we sat around the campfire under a ceiling of stars

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Recent Examples of ceilings Building Heritage Pierluigi was 85 at the time, but the house was designed to be versatile and future-proofed, including high ceilings and large windows. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Rustic-grade oak covers the floors, walls, and ceilings, creating a warm, continuous interior. — Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026 The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems. — Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026 High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls. — Gl Homes, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Each of the apartments comes with nearly 19-foot ceilings and excellent light, which is likely why LeRoy used one as a studio until his death in 2012. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2026 Video showed people running and several areas inside the airport covered in rubble and dust, with damaged ceilings. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
  1. limits
  2. roofs
  3. limitations
  4. canopies
  5. boundaries
  6. tents
Noun
  • Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • The legislation aims to reduce housing costs and barriers to home ownership by increasing some mortgage loan limits and access to small-dollar mortgages, among other measures.
    — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • This includes repairing leaky roofs, providing clean drinking water and improving security infrastructure at each of its campuses.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Remember, keep your grill away from the side of your house, under patio roofs or beneath someone else's balcony.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • Keef also knows his physical limitations, choosing to eschew a 2026 stadium tour for the band’s latest album, Foreign Tongues.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • Like Los Angeles, Sacramento has property storage limitations, an audit recently found.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • Along stretches of the Jersey Shore, tents, canopies and cabanas have been banned or restricted for the last two years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Congaree and Wateree Rivers flow through the park, helping to sustain one of the highest deciduous tree canopies in the world.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of canopies
Noun
  • By curing an entire structure in a single exposure, the new method removes those layer boundaries and produces a more uniform part.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Indeed, these pages have numerous examples of hard-charging entrepreneurs hell-bent on pushing boundaries.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • One thing to bear in mind here is that these tiny houses are conceived as an alternative to roughing it in tents, not brick-and-mortar homes.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • The chain-link cages under white industrial tents have been emptied.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of tents

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