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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Lowry added that he believed there are thousands of these types of remains "in attics" around the UK, with "all sorts of people" also choosing to display them in their homes.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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
"Most of the species that are vulnerable to this disease migrate away from those habitats in spring to give birth in trees or in human structures such as barns or attics," Johnson said.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
Soon, families began showing up at his workshop with violins that had been stored away in attics and cellars, each with its own haunting story.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
Secretly, in studies and attics and schoolrooms all over America, people must be writing.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
