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
  • Levi says that units in the building have a variety of layouts, many of them funky and unique — townhouse-style units; duplexes; big, original-style lofts; lofts that have been carved into multi-bedroom apartments.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Both are typical lofts with low ceilings.
    Adam Williams March 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places.
    Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Cocklofts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocklofts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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