Meaning & Definition of Ceiling in English
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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.