Soffit

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑfɪt/

Definitions of soffit

noun the underside of a part of a building, such as a beam, arch, or cornice

Example Sentences

A1 The soffit of the house was painted white.

A2 The wasp nest was hidden under the soffit of the roof.

B1 The carpenter installed a new soffit to improve ventilation in the attic.

B2 The intricate design of the soffit added a touch of elegance to the building.

C1 The soffit was meticulously crafted by skilled artisans to match the historical architecture of the building.

C2 The soffit, with its intricate carvings and detailed moldings, was a masterpiece of architectural design.

Examples of soffit in a Sentence

formal The soffit of the building was elegantly designed with intricate details.

informal I noticed a bird nesting in the soffit of our house.

slang I accidentally hit my head on the soffit while trying to fix the roof.

figurative The soffit of the argument was the root cause of their disagreement.

Grammatical Forms of soffit

• plural: soffits
• comparative: more soffit
• superlative: most soffit
• present tense: soffits
• future tense: will soffit
• perfect tense: have soffit
• continuous tense: is soffiting
• singular: soffit
• positive degree: soffit
• infinitive: to soffit
• gerund: soffiting
• participle: soffited

Origin and Evolution of soffit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'soffit' originated from the Latin word 'suffixus' meaning 'fixed underneath'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soffit' has retained its original meaning of the underside of a structure, particularly in architecture and construction.