ceiling
word
/ˈsiɫɪŋ/
SEE-ling
/sˈiːlɪŋ/
SEE-ling
Definition
The ceiling is the inside top surface of a room. It can also mean an upper limit that something cannot go beyond.
Usage & Nuances
For a room, 'ceiling' is inside; 'roof' is the outside top of a building. Common phrases include 'paint the ceiling', 'ceiling fan', and figurative uses like 'price ceiling' or 'hit a ceiling'.
Spanish: techoPortuguese (BR): tetoPortuguese (PT): tetoChinese (Simplified): 天花板 - 上限Chinese (Traditional): 天花板 - 上限Hindi: छत - ऊपरी सीमाArabic: سقف - حد أقصىBengali: ছাদ (রুমের উর্ধ্বভাগ) - সীমা (সর্বোচ্চ সীমা)Russian: потолок - предел (ограничение)Japanese: 天井（てんじょう）- 上限（じょうげん）Vietnamese: trần nhà - giới hạn trênKorean: 천장 - 상한선Turkish: tavan - üst sınırUrdu: چھت (کمرے کا اندرونی حصہ) - حد (زیادہ سے زیادہ حد)Indonesian: plafon - batas atas
Example Sentences
The ceiling in my room is white.
basic
There is a fan on the ceiling.
basic
He looked up at the ceiling.
basic
The government set a ceiling on rent increases this year.
natural
We need to repaint the ceiling before the guests arrive.
natural
After months of practice, she felt like she had hit a ceiling.
natural