loft
Loft (noun) means a room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage. Example: “They store the Christmas decorations in the loft.”
How to use loft
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe space under a roof (often for storage or converted living space) — or, as a verb, to send something arcing high through the air.
In British English "loft" is the everyday word for attic; American English tends to say "attic" for the storage space and reserve "loft" for a converted apartment-style space.
Word forms
more loft comparative, lofted past tense, LOFTs plural, Lofts plural, lofts singular, most loft superlative
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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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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.