Meaning & use
ceiling
The upper interior surface of a room, or figuratively, an upper limit on something.
See it in a sentence
A water stain spread slowly across the bedroom ceiling after the storm.
The company raised the salary ceiling for entry-level positions this year.
A note on using this word
Glass ceiling is a common idiom for an unofficial barrier limiting advancement, especially for women.
Words with a similar meaning
limit
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Words with an opposite meaning
floor
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