Ceiling

usgb/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
noun

The top inside part of a room.

I painted the ceiling white.
Visual representation of "ceiling" - The top inside part of a room

Often appears as...

  • paint the ceiling
  • ceiling fan
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Visual representation of "ceiling"
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Interior Surface

Remember, 'ceiling' refers to the interior upper surface of a room, not any upper surface outside.

Illustration for Interior Surface
When it rained, they noticed the ceiling in the living room started to leak.
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Not the Roof

'Ceiling' is the underpart of a roof and is found indoors, but it's not the same as 'roof', which is external.

Illustration for Not the Roof
After entering the house, he admired the beautiful patterns on the ceiling.
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Decorative Aspect

Ceilings can have decorative elements, like moldings or painted designs, which add to a room's character.

Illustration for Decorative Aspect
The restaurant had a mirrored ceiling that made the space look larger.
Visual representation of the word "Ceiling"

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