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Meaning & Definition of Ceiling in English

English

Ceiling

/silɪŋ/

noun

1. The overhead upper surface of a covered space

  • "He hated painting the ceiling"
synonym:
  • ceiling

2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

synonym:
  • ceiling

3. An upper limit on what is allowed

  • "He put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"
  • "There was a roof on salaries"
  • "They established a cap for prices"
synonym:
  • ceiling,
  • roof,
  • cap

4. Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

synonym:
  • ceiling

Examples of using

I can almost touch the ceiling.
Bend down. The ceiling is very low.
I've been painting the ceiling.