loft

4 synonyms for loft, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

throw

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

attic

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

garret pigeon loft

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage.

“They store the Christmas decorations in the loft.”

attic garret pigeon loft

2. verb

To hit, kick, or throw something high into the air.

“She lofted the ball over the goalkeeper's head.”

throw

How to use loft

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

loft conversion in the loft loft the ball

Etymology

From Old English loft, related to Old Norse lopt ("upper chamber, attic, sky"), from a root meaning "air" or "sky." A doublet of "lift" and "aloft."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “loft” mean?

The word “loft” means a room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage. In plain terms, the space under a roof (often for storage or converted living space) — or, as a verb, to send something arcing high through the air.

How do you pronounce “loft”?

“Loft” is pronounced loft (/lɔft/ in IPA).

How do you use “loft” in a sentence?

Here is “loft” used in a sentence: “They store the Christmas decorations in the loft.”

What part of speech is “loft”?

Depending on how it is used, “loft” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “loft” come from?

The word “loft” comes from Old English. From Old English loft, related to Old Norse lopt ("upper chamber, attic, sky"), from a root meaning "air" or "sky." A doublet of "lift" and "aloft.".

Is “loft” a common word?

“Loft” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “loft” have?

“Loft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage.

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