Ceiling

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

Definitions of ceiling

noun the overhead interior surface of a room

Example Sentences

A1 The ceiling is white in my bedroom.

A2 Please don't touch the ceiling, it's freshly painted.

B1 The ceiling fan helps to circulate the air in the room.

B2 The chandelier hanging from the ceiling adds a touch of elegance to the room.

C1 The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is a masterpiece painted by Michelangelo.

C2 The architect designed the building with a glass ceiling to allow natural light to filter through.

Examples of ceiling in a Sentence

formal The ceiling of the grand ballroom was adorned with intricate chandeliers.

informal I hit my head on the low ceiling in the basement.

slang The party was so wild, we were dancing on the ceiling!

figurative There seems to be a glass ceiling preventing women from advancing in the company.

Grammatical Forms of ceiling

• plural: ceilings
• comparative: more ceiling
• superlative: most ceiling
• present tense: ceiling
• future tense: will ceiling
• perfect tense: have ceiling
• continuous tense: is ceiling
• singular: ceiling
• positive degree: ceiling
• infinitive: to ceiling
• gerund: ceiling
• participle: ceiling

Origin and Evolution of ceiling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ceiling' originated from the Latin word 'cēlāre' which means 'to conceal or cover'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ceiling' has evolved to specifically refer to the upper interior surface of a room, often used for decorative or practical purposes.