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 four- or six-person domes have lofts, full bathrooms with walk-in showers and prime stargazing right from bed.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • Soho lofts and prewar buildings with smaller flowers in Lower Manhattan are both easier to deal with, Marvel said to CNN via email.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of lofts
Noun
  • Locate your main shut-off valve in basements, attics, or near your front sidewalk.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • Fix leaky pipes, improve drainage around the home, and use a dehumidifier in damp areas, especially attics, bathrooms, and basements.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of attics
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