attic
noun/ˈætɪk/
Frequency rank: #6,560 most common English word
Meaning
The space or room just below the roof of a building, often used for storage.
Example sentence
She found old photo albums stored in the attic of her grandmother's house.
Synonyms & related words
- loft
- garret
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