Building Terminology

noun the overhead interior surface of a room

• The ceiling of the grand ballroom was adorned with intricate chandeliers.
• I hit my head on the low ceiling in the basement.
• The party was so wild, we were dancing on the ceiling!
• There seems to be a glass ceiling preventing women from advancing in the company.

noun a structure or building that is being constructed or has been constructed

• The construction of the new office building is scheduled to begin next month.
• They're starting the construction on that new house down the street.
• The crew is gonna start the construction on the skate park next week.
• The construction of a strong argument requires solid evidence and logical reasoning.