Loft

usgb/lɔːft/
noun

A room or space that is just below the roof of a building and that is often used to store things.

We store our old books in the loft.
Visual representation of "loft" - A room or space that is just below the roof of a building and that is often used to store things.

Often appears as...

  • convert a loft
  • loft space
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Storage Space

Used to describe areas for keeping infrequently used items out of the way.

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We turned the empty loft into storage for our camping gear.
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Just Below Roof

Emphasizes that 'loft' is directly under the roof, which may have sloping sides.

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The artist's loft had slanted ceilings, right under the rooftop.
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