What does ATTIC mean?

Attic

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. A space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storage.
2. Relating to or characteristic of the region around Athens in Greece.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæt̬·ɪk/
• UK: /ˈæt̬·ɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "attic" originated from the Greek word "attikos," which means "of Attica," the region around Athens in Greece. In English, it was first used in the 17th century to describe the space just below the roof of a house. The term "attic" is commonly used in real estate to describe a small, often cramped, space just below the roof of a house or apartment building. It is often used for storage.

Synonyms:

• Loft
• Garret
• Roof space

Related Words:

• Actor
• Topic
• Antic
• Acute
• Basic

Example Sentences:

• The family stored their old furniture in the attic.
• The house had a beautiful attic room with a view of the city.
• The architecture of the building was inspired by the Attic style of ancient Greece.
• The museum had a collection of Attic pottery from the 5th century BC.