Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: loft
IPA transcription: [l'ɔft]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: loft
    Meaning: floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
  • Synonyms: loft, attic, garret
    Meaning: floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
Usage examples
  • The two lads in the loft peered down.
  • The two lads on the loft listened intently.
  • This man uses the loft of the building for his home.
  • And Mona's voice, shorn of its customary assurance, answered faintly from the loft.
  • He looked quickly about the loft, and then a smile replaced the frown of righteous anger on his face.
  • "See that pile of dirt?" and he pointed to some refuse that had been swept up from the floor of the loft.
  • Running to the end of the loft Tom stood for an instant over the trio of lads who were threatening and imploring by 'turns.
  • As they started to descend the flight of steps from the loft platform, a noise on the ground below attracted their attention.
  • The big shed was deserted when the lads entered, and went to the loft where they were on a level with the big, red aluminum tank.
  • At another time he clambered up into the loft under the high peaked roof, where lay numberless forgotten things covered with the dim dust of years.