WordValeloft
an open upper space under a roof, or a converted upper floor
In more detail
1. (noun) a room or space directly under the roof of a building, used for storage or as living space
2. (noun) an upper floor or balcony in a large room or building, such as in a church or barn
3. (verb) to hit or throw something high into the air
Examples
- They converted the loft into a bedroom with sloped ceilings.
- The organ is positioned in the loft above the church entrance.
- She lofted the ball over the defender's head.
How to use loft
As a noun, 'loft' refers to a space above the main floor, often under the roof; loft apartments (industrial spaces converted into residential use) are popular in urban areas. As a verb, it means to hit or throw something upward, commonly used in sports like golf or baseball. The adjective 'lofty' derives from it but refers to height or noble ideals rather than the space itself.
Common phrases
- loft apartment
- loft conversion
- converted loft
- loft space
- hit a loft
Synonyms
attic · upper floor · gallery · mezzanine
Opposites
basement · ground floor
Word family
lofty
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 'loft' with 'lofty'—loft is the space or action, while lofty means high, elevated, or ambitious.
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