Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Ceiling.
How to pronounce ceiling:
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Ceiling - as a noun
The overhead upper surface of a covered space
Example: "He hated painting the ceiling"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
upper surfaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
An upper limit on what is allowed
Example: "He put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caproofHypernyms (Closely Related)
controlHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ceiling - as a verb
To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.
To set a higher bound.
Example Sentences
"The ceiling of the room was painted blue."
"I noticed a crack in the ceiling."
"She put up a ceiling fan in her bedroom."
"The height of the ceiling is impressive."
"The spider was crawling on the ceiling."
Word Game Points
Is CEILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ceiling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CEILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CEILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ceiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCEILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CEILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ceiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCEILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.