attic
noun
the part of a building, especially of a house, directly under a roof; garret.
attics
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pluralof attic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Larger homes, attics, basements, garages and spare bedrooms reduce the urgency to make choices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Homeowners say their builders have made mistakes as they attempt to put up homes as quickly and cheaply as possible, installing improperly sized HVACs, putting in windows incorrectly, or poorly ventilating attics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The reel was shrunken through age and frayed, but otherwise in remarkable condition for something stashed in sun-heated attics for years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Spray foam insulation has been used to stop heat escaping from roofs, lofts and attics for decades and comes in two forms.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024
Some find their way to barn lofts; some even creep into people’s houses and live under the eaves or in attics, taking their chances with mousetraps.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
