ceiling
noun
the overhead interior surface of a room.
ceilings
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pluralof ceiling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unobstructed mountain views set the tone in the sprawling primary suite, which includes a spa-worthy bathroom featuring a double vanity and sky-high ceilings.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
"I have broken a few glass ceilings along the way," she told Elle magazine this year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Old Church Road,” transparently autobiographical, takes us through adventures and misadventures, from the “postwar baby” in rooms with cracked ceilings to nights staying in a palace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
It appears that when the roof of the upper-floor classroom collapsed, the falling rubble crashed through classrooms below, bringing their ceilings down too.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The house was airy and windowed, with double-height ceilings in the living and dining rooms.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
