Loft

Pronunciation: /lɔft/

Definitions of loft

noun a room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building, typically used for storage or as a living space

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a loft apartment.

A2 The loft in the barn is used for storing hay.

B1 The artist converted the old warehouse into a spacious loft.

B2 The loft in the house has a beautiful view of the city skyline.

C1 The loft in the office building was transformed into a trendy coworking space.

C2 The architect designed a stunning loft with high ceilings and large windows.

Examples of loft in a Sentence

formal The loft in the building was converted into a spacious apartment.

informal I love hanging out in the loft above the garage.

slang Let's chill in the loft and watch some movies.

figurative Her mind was like a cluttered loft, filled with memories and thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of loft

• past tense: lofted
• plural: lofts
• comparative: more loft
• superlative: most loft
• present tense: lofts
• future tense: will loft
• perfect tense: have lofted
• continuous tense: is lofting
• singular: loft
• positive degree: loft
• infinitive: to loft
• gerund: lofting
• participle: lofted

Origin and Evolution of loft

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loft' originated from Old English 'loft' meaning upper room or floor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loft' evolved to refer to a space directly under the roof of a building, often used for storage or as a living space. It can also refer to a gallery or upper level in a building, especially one with a high ceiling.