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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Some Halloween lovers spend thousands of dollars on props that fill their basements or attics for the rest of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Larger homes, attics, basements, garages and spare bedrooms reduce the urgency to make choices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 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
We weren’t familiar with attics, but this one wasn’t too crowded.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
