cocklofts

Definition of cockloftsnext
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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Noun
  • Think Bauhaus bones layered with contemporary art, Altbau apartments with soaring ceilings and unapologetically eclectic collections, lofts where raw concrete meets museum-worthy lighting, and homes where vintage collections coexist alongside emerging artists’ pieces.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Developers in Kansas City regularly use historic tax credits to help save and reuse buildings for housing and other uses, such as the future Aladdin apartments in a former hotel downtown or the future lofts in the vacant ABC warehouse building on Main Street.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The pandemic was good for eBay’s business for a time as more people stuck at home supplemented their income by selling items from their attics.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 May 2026
  • Block entry to voids or attics.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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“Cocklofts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocklofts. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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