ceiling
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
The inside surface at the top of a room.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Usage notes
"Ceiling" is also used figuratively for an upper limit, as in "a ceiling on prices."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A spider had spun a web in the corner of the _____."
Answer: ceiling
In your own words, what does "ceiling" mean?
The inside surface at the top of a room.
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