Synonyms of loft

loft 1 of 2

noun

ˈlȯft 

as in attic

a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building

the cottage has two bedrooms on the ground floor and a second-floor loft that could be converted into a third one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attic
• garret
• cockloft
• hayloft

loft

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verb

as in to throw

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

he lofted the ball down the center of the field toward a receiver

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throw
• toss
• hurl
• sling
• fire
• fling
• launch
• pitch
• let fly
• cast
• chuck
• heave
• catapult
• peg
• lob
• dart
• bowl
• gun
• dash
• pelt
• rifle
• hurtle
• flip
• thrust
• project
• roll
• hook
• shoot
• propel
• precipitate
• eject
• pass
• buck
• impel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of loft

Noun

Updated in 2011, the modern whitewashed residence offers bright, comfortable living spaces, while a more remote cabin near the back of the ranch includes two more bedrooms and a sleeping loft. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

The first season, set in New York, featured seven cast members from different backgrounds all living in a loft while their lives were filmed. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

Thankfully, 33 seconds into the second half of extra time, Pedro Porro lofted a cross to Williams, who came on in the 75th minute for a spark. — Sean Gregory, Time, 20 July 2026

On the final day of the season, Curt Cignetti stood amid the red and white confetti and lofted yet another trophy for the Big Ten. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026