Synonyms for

Loft

Verb / lɔ:ft / Another word for loft — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building, used for accommodation or storage

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

attic garret loft space

Informal

attic top floor upper room

Literary

aerie heights

Antonyms

base foundation ground lower cellar basement

Common collocations

  • attic loft
  • loft conversion
  • loft apartment
  • loft insulation
  • loft ladder
  • loft space
  • high loft
  • storage loft

Word family

noun loft
verb loft

Usage note

Primarily refers to an upper room or attic, especially in a barn or warehouse. As a verb, it means to send something high into the air.

Example sentences

  1. We turned our loft into a cozy reading nook.
  2. The loft was big enough to fit all of our old furniture.
  3. I heard a strange noise coming from the loft.
  4. The loft in the barn was filled with hay bales.
  5. She rented a loft in the city for her art studio.

Quotes

  • "I can't wait to decorate our new loft!" - Unknown
  • "The loft is my favorite spot in the house." - Unknown
  • "I love the natural light that comes into the loft." - Unknown

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