The ceiling
Example: Ceiling forms upper interior surface of room
Definition
"The ceiling" is the upper interior surface of a room that covers the space above and can be flat or decorative, serving as a boundary between the room and the floor or roof above.
Etymology
The word "ceiling" comes from the Old French word 'celure,' meaning 'a lining or paneling,' which itself derives from the Latin 'caelum,' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky.' Did you know? The term originally referred to the act of covering or finishing walls and then extended to the overhead surface inside buildings.
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"The ceiling" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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