cocklofts

noun

plural of cockloft
as in lofts
a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building the ski chalet features additional sleeping quarters in its cockloft, which is accessible through a pull-down ladder

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  1. lofts
  2. attics
Noun
  • The Moline is being renovated with retail space and more than 100 lofts.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The interior measures 520 sq ft (48 sq m), including its lofts, which is roughly equivalent to a small city apartment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of lofts
Noun
  • 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
Definition of attics
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“Cocklofts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocklofts. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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