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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /
NOUN
top of a room
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beam plaster roof
STRONG
baldachin canopy covert dome groin housetop roofing timber
WEAK
fan vaulting highest point plafond planchement topside covering
Antonyms
WEAK
floor minimum
NOUN
maximum
Synonyms
STRONGEST
top
STRONG
record superiority
WEAK
legal price
Antonyms
WEAK
floor minimum

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At another wholesale mall, iridescent streamers and gold mirror balls hung from the ceiling of Wen Linpeng's shop selling colourful soap bars, perfumes and make-up products.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an expansive living area with a soaring ceiling, a chic fireplace, and access to the outdoor area.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

But she adds she wants to see rent caps explored: "You've got to wonder where the ceiling is."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The BSP held an off-cycle policy meeting in March and warned inflation could breach its 4% ceiling this year due to higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Martha looked from the ceiling down to Red and me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff