penthouse

noun

ˈpent-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce penthouse (audio)
Definition of penthousenext
as in addition
a smaller structure added to a main building had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

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Recent Examples of penthouse At the top is a three-bedroom penthouse with a full kitchen, pantry, and views of the lake and surrounding mountains. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 Luxury condominium towers in Miami now market private slips alongside penthouses. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 Read on for an overview of the most notable places in Damon’s real estate portfolio, including a record-breaking Brooklyn penthouse. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 Mayrlife has 64 rooms, ranging from comfortable doubles to suites, penthouses and even private residences. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for penthouse
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addition
Noun
  • Williams looks as dominant as ever in camp, albeit against defensive ends such as rookie Romello Height and Wednesday addition Ogba Okoronko.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This addition comes a day after Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed undrafted rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga will miss the season with an undisclosed injury.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of addition

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