Meaning & use

Loft

noun·Everyday

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a room or space directly under the roof of a building, often used for storage or converted into living space

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They converted the old warehouse loft into a spacious apartment.

Boxes of holiday decorations were stored in the loft above the garage.

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Also used as a verb meaning to hit or throw something high into the air, as in golf or basketball.

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2. verb

to hit, throw, or kick something high into the air

She lofted the ball gently over the defender's head.

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