Meaning & use

attic

noun·Everyday

The space directly under the roof of a house, often used for storage.

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They found old photographs and a dusty trunk hidden in the attic.

We converted the attic into a small bedroom for guests.

A note on using this word

Attic is common in American English, while loft is more typical in British English for the same space.

Words with a similar meaning

loft

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