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loft

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫɔft// UK //lˈɒft// loft Archaic

n. the space or room just under the roof of a house. People often use it for storage or turn it into an extra bedroom.

n. an upper room or storage area located directly under the roof of a building. In modern urban contexts, it frequently refers to a large, open-plan living space converted from a former industrial building.


SIMPLE

We keep all our old suitcases in the loft.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect suggested converting the dusty loft into a bright home office to increase the property value.

COMPLEX

While traditional lofts served primarily as hay storage or attic space, the late twentieth century saw a surge in industrial lofts being repurposed as high-end residential studios.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the phrase 'loft conversion' to describe the process of turning an attic into a living space.

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