penthouse
/'penthaus/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A luxurious apartment situated on the top floor(s) of a tall building: A "penthouse" is a high-end, often expansive apartment located on the highest levels of a building, typically featuring premium amenities and views.
- (Archaic) A structure with a sloping roof attached to a main building: Historically, a "penthouse" referred to a subsidiary structure, such as a shed or an outhouse, with a single sloping roof, attached to the side of a main building.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The CEO owns a stunning penthouse overlooking Central Park.
- The building's penthouse features a private rooftop terrace and a swimming pool.
- (Archaic) The servants' quarters were in a small penthouse at the rear of the manor.
Advanced Usage
- "Penthouse living": Refers to the lifestyle associated with residing in a luxurious top-floor apartment.
- He aspired to a life of penthouse living and luxury cars.
- "Penthouse suite": A specific, often the most luxurious, apartment within a penthouse complex or hotel.
- They booked the presidential penthouse suite for their honeymoon.
Variants and Related Words
- Penthouse apartment (n): A more descriptive term for a penthouse, emphasizing its function as a residence.
- The real estate listing advertised a three-bedroom penthouse apartment.
Synonyms
- Top-floor apartment: A more general term for an apartment on the highest floor.
- Luxury apartment: Emphasizes the high-end quality, though not necessarily the top-floor location.
- Roof apartment: A less common synonym focusing on the location.
Related Phrases
- "Penthouse view": Describes the panoramic, unobstructed view typically available from a penthouse.
- The restaurant doesn't have a penthouse view, but the food is excellent.
- "Penthouse level": Refers to the top floor or floors of a building where penthouses are located.
- Please take the elevator to the penthouse level.
Noun
- an apartment located on the top floors of a building