B2nounhome
US/ˈsiː.lɪŋ/
UK/ˈsiː.lɪŋ/
the inside surface at the top of a room
In context
The old shophouse has high ceilings and tall wooden windows.
A ceiling fan turned slowly above the dining table.
Water from the upstairs bathroom left a brown stain on the ceiling.
Words that go with ceiling
adjective + noun
- high ceilingHigh ceilings help keep traditional houses cool in summer.
- low ceilingTall guests have to bend down in the attic because of the low ceiling.
- glass ceilingMany women still face a glass ceiling in senior management.
noun + noun
- ceiling fanWe installed a new ceiling fan in the bedroom.
- ceiling lightThe ceiling light flickered and then went out.