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Dictionary Entry

ceiling

noun

Find the meaning of the word ceiling, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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The upper interior surface of a room or enclosed space; also, an upper limit or boundary.

Example Sentence

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the high ceiling of the grand hall.

Usage Note

Ceiling is commonly used to refer to the interior top surface of a room or enclosed space. It can also refer to an upper limit, such as a price ceiling or a debt ceiling, indicating the maximum allowable amount. For example, "The government set a ceiling on the price of gasoline."