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loft

/lɔːft/  ·  say it: LOFT

an open upper space under a roof, or a converted upper floor

In Architecture & Design

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.

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