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ceiling

/sˈilɪŋ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space
    “he hated painting the ceiling”
  2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
  3. an upper limit on what is allowed
    “he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him”
  4. maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

Synonyms for ceiling

Words that rhyme with ceiling

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