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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

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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

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Noun

With units ranging from loft-style studios to expansive four-bedroom residences and penthouses, One Wall Street is attracting a wide mix of buyers including young professionals who work in the neighborhood. —

Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026 The secondary loft is located above the living room. —

Adam Williams april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026

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There are multi-room setups, lofted sleeping areas, and enough separation that kids can have their own zone without feeling far away. —

Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 The astronauts will also look for dust lofted off the moon’s surface and silhouetted against the faint coronal light. —

Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loft

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Noun

Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
In this way, Bert and his wife Hiroko’s entire home, traditional Japanese farmhouse and the unique art that fills basements and attics exists in defiance of commercialism.

— Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026