Ceiling (Noun)
Meaning 1
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The living room had a high ceiling with large wooden beams that added to its grandeur.
- The paint on the ceiling was peeling off, revealing the original white surface underneath.
- The sound of footsteps echoed off the ceiling in the empty hallway.
- The decorator suggested painting the ceiling a lighter shade to make the room feel more spacious.
- A faint stain on the ceiling hinted at a long-forgotten leak in the roof.
Meaning 3
Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 4
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.