Word CEILING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

ceiling

🇺🇸 [ˈsiːlɪŋ]

Meanings

The upper surface of a room, typically made of plaster, wood, or other materials, that forms the boundary between the interior of the room and the space above. The ceiling can also refer to a maximum limit or threshold.

Examples

• The ceiling was decorated with beautiful chandeliers.
• They raised the ceiling on the project budget to allow for additional costs.
• She painted the ceiling with a light, calming color.

Synonyms

roof • overhead • top

Antonyms

floor • ground • base