attics
- plural of attic.
Example Sentences
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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
He scouted pieces in the attics of aristocrats and flea markets worldwide, patiently building a collection that now counts more than 15,000 authentic garments spanning from 1750 to 1980.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
Canes disappeared into attics, vaults and closets; they resurfaced in junk shops and online auctions.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 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
