Pronunciation

/ˈsiːlɪŋ/

Definitions

Noun

• A structure that covers and supports the top of a room or building, usually made of wood, metal, or other materials.
• The uppermost part of a space, especially when it is enclosed.
• The maximum or highest level or amount achievable or allowed.

Verb

• To set or determine the upper limit or boundary of (something).
• To cover or finish the top of something with a ceiling.

Phrases

• “Ceiling height” refers to the vertical distance from the floor to the ceiling.
• “Bathroom ceiling” is a specific reference to the ceiling in a bathroom.
• “Ceiling fan” or “dropped ceiling” are terms related to suspended or adjustable ceilings.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The architect designed the room with a high ceiling to allow natural light in.”
• Verb: “They decided to raise the ceiling on their budget expectations.”
• Phrasal verb: “The workers were installing new lights under the dropped ceiling.”

Synonyms

• Upper limit
• Upper bound
• Roof
• Rafter
• Upper surface
• Top

Antonyms

• Floor
• Bottom
• Lower limit
• Base
• Lower surface
• Ground level