B1noun 2K

Ceiling

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsiːlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsiːlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Ceiling

the top inside surface of a room

In simple words: The top surface of a room.

Ceiling in a sentence

• The ceiling in the living room is painted a bright white color.
• She bumped her head on the low ceiling while trying to stand up.
• The architect designed a beautiful ceiling with intricate patterns.
• The company's profit has a ceiling that limits how much they can earn.
• Investors are worried about the price ceiling set by the government.
• The sound echoed off the ceiling, making it difficult to hear.
• They added more insulation to the ceiling to save on energy bills.
• There's a glass ceiling in many industries that prevents women from advancing.
• In the old house, the ceiling had beautiful wooden beams.
• The ceiling for donations was set at $10,000 for the charity event.

How to use Ceiling

Use 'ceiling' when referring to the physical structure in a room. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts like 'the ceiling of expectations' in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'seal' in a room that is 'sealed' at the top.

Related words

Collocations with Ceiling

• high
• low
• tall
• paint
• plaster
• reach
• collapse
• fan
• light
• tile
• on the ceiling
• from ceiling to floor
• from floor to ceiling
• debt
• expenditure
• price
• impose
• place
• put
• ceiling on

Synonyms for Ceiling

• roof
• overhead
• canopy

Opposites of Ceiling

• floor

Common mistakes with Ceiling

• Confused with 'ceil' as a verb for 'to cut the top off'.
• Mixing up with 'floor' as the bottom surface of a room.
• Using 'ceiling' for outdoor structures.

Frequently asked questions about Ceiling

What does Ceiling mean?

The top surface of a room.

What is the definition of Ceiling?

the top inside surface of a room

How do you use Ceiling in a sentence?

The ceiling in the living room is painted a bright white color.

Can you give another example of Ceiling?

She bumped her head on the low ceiling while trying to stand up.

What are synonyms for Ceiling?

Common alternatives include roof, overhead, canopy.

What is the opposite of Ceiling?

Opposite meanings include floor.

What words go with Ceiling?

It commonly pairs with high, low, tall, paint, plaster, reach, collapse, fan, light, tile, on the ceiling, from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling, debt, expenditure, price, impose, place, put, ceiling on.

What are common mistakes when using Ceiling?

Confused with 'ceil' as a verb for 'to cut the top off'. Mixing up with 'floor' as the bottom surface of a room. Using 'ceiling' for outdoor structures.

How do you pronounce Ceiling?

US: /["/ˈsiːlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsiːlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ceiling?

Use 'ceiling' when referring to the physical structure in a room. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts like 'the ceiling of expectations' in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Ceiling?

"Ceiling" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.