Loft

/lɔft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building, typically used for storage or as a living space.

They converted the old loft into a cozy apartment.

An upper room or a gallery in a building.

The artist rented a loft in the city to have a dedicated space for his paintings.

A storage area built into the roof structure.

We keep the holiday decorations in the loft above the garage.

verb

To elevate or make high; to raise something to a higher position.

He lofted the ball over the fence with a powerful kick.

To throw or hit something in a high arc.

She lofted the frisbee high into the air for her friends to catch.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'lopt' (air, sky)

loftiness

The quality of being lofty; elevated in character or spirit.

lofted ball

A ball that has been thrown or hit high into the air.

attic

A space or room just below the roof of a building.

warehouse

A large building where goods are stored.

studio

A room where an artist works or a small apartment.

To loft means to throw something high.

He lofted the frisbee across the yard.

In some contexts, 'loft' can refer to being high on some substance.

After the party, everyone was feeling a little loft.