attic
word
/ˈætɪk/
A-dik
/ˈætɪk/
A-tik
Definition
An attic is the space or room just below the roof of a house. It is often used for storage, but in some homes it can also be finished and used as a bedroom, office, or living area.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to the top space under a sloping roof in a house. Common collocations include 'in the attic', 'attic stairs', 'attic window', and 'finished attic'. Don't confuse it with 'basement', which is below the house.
Spanish: ático - desvánPortuguese (BR): sótãoPortuguese (PT): sótãoChinese (Simplified): 阁楼Chinese (Traditional): 閣樓Hindi: अटारीArabic: علّية - علية المنزلBengali: আ্যাটিক - ছাদঘরRussian: чердакJapanese: 屋根裏部屋Vietnamese: gác máiKorean: 다락방Turkish: çatı katıUrdu: اٹاریIndonesian: loteng
Example Sentences
We turned the attic into a home office last year.
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My room is in the attic.
basic
We keep old boxes in the attic.
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There is a small window in the attic.
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It's freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer up in the attic.
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I found my grandmother's letters while cleaning out the attic.
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